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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.56, 258.64 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.56, 258.64 and 135 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.56 : 258.64 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.56/258.64 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.56x = 258.64 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.56x = 34,916.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,916.40/187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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