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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.56, 258.55 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.56, 258.55 and 148.14 is: 204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.56 : 258.55 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.56/258.55 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.56x = 258.55 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.56x = 38,301.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,301.23/187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.21

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