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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.53, 258.78 and 109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.53, 258.78 and 109.90 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.53 : 258.78 = 109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.53/258.78 = 109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.53x = 258.78 × 109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.53x = 28,439.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,439.92/187.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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