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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.65, 259.02 and 108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.65, 259.02 and 108.99 is: 150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.65 : 259.02 = 108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.65/259.02 = 108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.65x = 259.02 × 108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.65x = 28,230.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,230.59/187.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.44

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