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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.43, 258.48 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.43, 258.48 and 135.32 is: 186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.43 : 258.48 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.43/258.48 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.43x = 258.48 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.43x = 34,976.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,976.22/187.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.61

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