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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.46, 258.62 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.46, 258.62 and 135.02 is: 186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.46 : 258.62 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.46/258.62 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.46x = 258.62 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.46x = 34,918.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,918.87/187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.27

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