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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.69, 258.94 and 109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.69, 258.94 and 109.01 is: 150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.69 : 258.94 = 109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.69/258.94 = 109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.69x = 258.94 × 109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.69x = 28,227.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,227.05/187.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.39

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