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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.87, 259.29 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.87, 259.29 and 109.20 is: 150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.87 : 259.29 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.87/259.29 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.87x = 259.29 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.87x = 28,313.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,313.17/187.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.71

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