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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.47, 258.72 and 108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.47, 258.72 and 108.81 is: 150.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.47 : 258.72 = 108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.47/258.72 = 108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.47x = 258.72 × 108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.47x = 28,151.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,151.32/187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.16

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