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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.47, 258.72 and 113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.47, 258.72 and 113.75 is: 156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.47 : 258.72 = 113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.47/258.72 = 113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.47x = 258.72 × 113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.47x = 29,428.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,428.11/187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.98

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