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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.72, 259.10 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.72, 259.10 and 110.12 is: 151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.72 : 259.10 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.72/259.10 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.72x = 259.10 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.72x = 28,532.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,532.09/187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.99

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