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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 258.93 and 110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 258.93 and 110.04 is: 151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 258.93 = 110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/258.93 = 110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 258.93 × 110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 28,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,492.66/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.82

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