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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.37, 258.65 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.37, 258.65 and 134.93 is: 186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.37 : 258.65 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.37/258.65 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.37x = 258.65 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.37x = 34,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,897.68/187.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.26

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