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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.43, 258.39 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.43, 258.39 and 134.96 is: 186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.43 : 258.39 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.43/258.39 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.43x = 258.39 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.43x = 34,872.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,872.31/187.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.06

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