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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.54, 258.45 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.54, 258.45 and 138.44 is: 190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.54 : 258.45 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.54/258.45 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.54x = 258.45 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.54x = 35,779.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,779.82/187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.78

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