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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.53, 258.80 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.53, 258.80 and 113.85 is: 157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.53 : 258.80 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.53/258.80 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.53x = 258.80 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.53x = 29,463.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,463.81/187.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.12

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