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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.34, 258.53 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.34, 258.53 and 109.71 is: 151.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.34 : 258.53 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.34/258.53 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.34x = 258.53 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.34x = 28,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,362.78/187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.40

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