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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.23, 258.39 and 113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.23, 258.39 and 113.55 is: 156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.23 : 258.39 = 113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.23/258.39 = 113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.23x = 258.39 × 113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.23x = 29,340.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,340.18/187.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.71

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