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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.73, 259.04 and 109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.73, 259.04 and 109.04 is: 150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.73 : 259.04 = 109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.73/259.04 = 109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.73x = 259.04 × 109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.73x = 28,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,245.18/187.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.46

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