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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.56, 258.85 and 113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.56, 258.85 and 113.89 is: 157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.56 : 258.85 = 113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.56/258.85 = 113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.56x = 258.85 × 113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.56x = 29,480.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,480.14/187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.18

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