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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.23, 258.37 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.23, 258.37 and 108.55 is: 149.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.23 : 258.37 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.23/258.37 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.23x = 258.37 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.23x = 28,045.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,045.15/187.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.79

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