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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.52, 258.64 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.52, 258.64 and 117.50 is: 162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.52 : 258.64 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.52/258.64 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.52x = 258.64 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.52x = 30,390.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,390.20/187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.06

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