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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.55, 258.84 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.55, 258.84 and 113.91 is: 157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.55 : 258.84 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.55/258.84 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.55x = 258.84 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.55x = 29,484.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,484.46/187.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.21

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