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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 259.03 and 156.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 259.03 and 156.55 is: 216.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 259.03 = 156.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/259.03 = 156.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 259.03 × 156.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 40,549.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,549.85/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.06

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