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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.72, 259.14 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.72, 259.14 and 110.08 is: 151.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.72 : 259.14 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.72/259.14 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.72x = 259.14 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.72x = 28,526.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,526.13/187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.96

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