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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.54, 258.73 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.54, 258.73 and 118.50 is: 163.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.54 : 258.73 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.54/258.73 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.54x = 258.73 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.54x = 30,659.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,659.51/187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.48

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