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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.63, 258.92 and 110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.63, 258.92 and 110.05 is: 151.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.63 : 258.92 = 110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.63/258.92 = 110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.63x = 258.92 × 110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.63x = 28,494.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,494.15/187.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.86

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