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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.70, 259.03 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.70, 259.03 and 109.02 is: 150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.70 : 259.03 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.70/259.03 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.70x = 259.03 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.70x = 28,239.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,239.45/187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.45

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