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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.41, 258.59 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.41, 258.59 and 112.73 is: 155.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.41 : 258.59 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.41/258.59 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.41x = 258.59 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.41x = 29,148.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,148.99/187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.54

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