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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.46, 258.73 and 108.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.46, 258.73 and 108.79 is: 150.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.46 : 258.73 = 108.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.46/258.73 = 108.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.46x = 258.73 × 108.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.46x = 28,147.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,147.24/187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.15

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