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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.34, 258.44 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.34, 258.44 and 113.67 is: 156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.34 : 258.44 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.34/258.44 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.34x = 258.44 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.34x = 29,376.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,376.31/187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.81

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