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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.64, 258.84 and 113.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.64, 258.84 and 113.90 is: 157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.64 : 258.84 = 113.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.64/258.84 = 113.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.64x = 258.84 × 113.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.64x = 29,480.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,480.58/187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.12

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