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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.33, 258.53 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.33, 258.53 and 113.68 is: 156.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.33 : 258.53 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.33/258.53 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.33x = 258.53 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.33x = 29,389.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,389.69/187.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.89

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