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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.76, 258.98 and 110.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.76, 258.98 and 110.09 is: 151.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.76 : 258.98 = 110.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.76/258.98 = 110.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.76x = 258.98 × 110.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.76x = 28,509.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,509.26/187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.84

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