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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.54, 258.75 and 108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.54, 258.75 and 108.81 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.54 : 258.75 = 108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.54/258.75 = 108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.54x = 258.75 × 108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.54x = 28,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,154.59/187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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