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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.54, 258.71 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.54, 258.71 and 113.81 is: 157.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.54 : 258.71 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.54/258.71 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.54x = 258.71 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.54x = 29,442.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,442.78/187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.00

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