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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.44, 258.56 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.44, 258.56 and 112.70 is: 155.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.44 : 258.56 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.44/258.56 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.44x = 258.56 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.44x = 29,140.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,140.93/187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.47

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