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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.53, 258.82 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.53, 258.82 and 135.24 is: 186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.53 : 258.82 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.53/258.82 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.53x = 258.82 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.53x = 35,004.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,004.07/187.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.66

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