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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.71, 259.03 and 109.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.71, 259.03 and 109.03 is: 150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.71 : 259.03 = 109.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.71/259.03 = 109.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.71x = 259.03 × 109.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.71x = 28,242.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,242.04/187.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.46

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