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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.73, 258.76 and 138.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.73, 258.76 and 138.59 is: 191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.73 : 258.76 = 138.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.73/258.76 = 138.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.73x = 258.76 × 138.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.73x = 35,861.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,861.55/187.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.03

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