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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.28, 258.53 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.28, 258.53 and 113.63 is: 156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.28 : 258.53 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.28/258.53 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.28x = 258.53 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.28x = 29,374.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,374.90/187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.85

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