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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.48, 258.78 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.48, 258.78 and 109.88 is: 151.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.48 : 258.78 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.48/258.78 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.48x = 258.78 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.48x = 28,434.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,434.75/187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.67

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