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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.87, 259.07 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.87, 259.07 and 113.16 is: 156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.87 : 259.07 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.87/259.07 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.87x = 259.07 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.87x = 29,316.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,316.64/187.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.05

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