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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.69, 259.04 and 110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.69, 259.04 and 110.06 is: 151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.69 : 259.04 = 110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.69/259.04 = 110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.69x = 259.04 × 110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.69x = 28,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,509.94/187.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.90

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