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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.49, 258.79 and 113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.49, 258.79 and 113.82 is: 157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.49 : 258.79 = 113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.49/258.79 = 113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.49x = 258.79 × 113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.49x = 29,455.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,455.48/187.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.10

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