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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.63, 258.81 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.63, 258.81 and 113.96 is: 157.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.63 : 258.81 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.63/258.81 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.63x = 258.81 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.63x = 29,493.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,493.99/187.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.19

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