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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.62, 258.94 and 110.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.62, 258.94 and 110.02 is: 151.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.62 : 258.94 = 110.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.62/258.94 = 110.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.62x = 258.94 × 110.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.62x = 28,488.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,488.58/187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.84

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