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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.84, 259.20 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.84, 259.20 and 110.20 is: 152.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.84 : 259.20 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.84/259.20 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.84x = 259.20 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.84x = 28,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,563.84/187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.06

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