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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.84, 259.16 and 109.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.84, 259.16 and 109.12 is: 150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.84 : 259.16 = 109.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.84/259.16 = 109.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.84x = 259.16 × 109.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.84x = 28,279.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,279.54/187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.55

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