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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.48, 258.66 and 113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.48, 258.66 and 113.77 is: 156.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.48 : 258.66 = 113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.48/258.66 = 113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.48x = 258.66 × 113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.48x = 29,427.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,427.75/187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.96

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