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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.76, 259.16 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.76, 259.16 and 110.16 is: 152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.76 : 259.16 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.76/259.16 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.76x = 259.16 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.76x = 28,549.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,549.07/187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.05

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