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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.36, 258.56 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.36, 258.56 and 109.76 is: 151.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.36 : 258.56 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.36/258.56 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.36x = 258.56 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.36x = 28,379.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,379.55/187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.47

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