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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.79, 258.93 and 135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.79, 258.93 and 135.26 is: 186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.79 : 258.93 = 135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.79/258.93 = 135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.79x = 258.93 × 135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.79x = 35,021.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,021.58/187.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.49

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