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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.44, 258.65 and 108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.44, 258.65 and 108.75 is: 150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.44 : 258.65 = 108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.44/258.65 = 108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.44x = 258.65 × 108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.44x = 28,127.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,127.64/187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.06

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