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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.29, 258.44 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.29, 258.44 and 108.60 is: 149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.29 : 258.44 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.29/258.44 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.29x = 258.44 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.29x = 28,066.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,066.04/187.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.85

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