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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.58, 258.90 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.58, 258.90 and 113.88 is: 157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.58 : 258.90 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.58/258.90 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.58x = 258.90 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.58x = 29,482.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,482.62/187.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.18

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