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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.53, 258.87 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.53, 258.87 and 113.88 is: 157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.53 : 258.87 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.53/258.87 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.53x = 258.87 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.53x = 29,480.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,480.12/187.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.20

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