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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.66, 258.89 and 110.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.66, 258.89 and 110.02 is: 151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.66 : 258.89 = 110.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.66/258.89 = 110.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.66x = 258.89 × 110.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.66x = 28,483.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,483.08/187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.78

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