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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.39, 258.63 and 108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.39, 258.63 and 108.76 is: 150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.39 : 258.63 = 108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.39/258.63 = 108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.39x = 258.63 × 108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.39x = 28,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,128.60/187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.11

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