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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.32, 258.51 and 109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.32, 258.51 and 109.69 is: 151.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.32 : 258.51 = 109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.32/258.51 = 109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.32x = 258.51 × 109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.32x = 28,355.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,355.96/187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.38

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