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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.54, 258.83 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.54, 258.83 and 112.88 is: 155.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.54 : 258.83 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.54/258.83 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.54x = 258.83 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.54x = 29,216.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,216.73/187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.79

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