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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.27, 258.35 and 108.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.27, 258.35 and 108.57 is: 149.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.27 : 258.35 = 108.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.27/258.35 = 108.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.27x = 258.35 × 108.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.27x = 28,049.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,049.06/187.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.78

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