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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.31, 258.54 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.31, 258.54 and 113.62 is: 156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.31 : 258.54 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.31/258.54 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.31x = 258.54 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.31x = 29,373.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,373.60/187.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.81

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