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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.75, 259.16 and 110.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.75, 259.16 and 110.11 is: 151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.75 : 259.16 = 110.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.75/259.16 = 110.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.75x = 259.16 × 110.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.75x = 28,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,536.11/187.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.99

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