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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.87, 258.91 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.87, 258.91 and 135.33 is: 186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.87 : 258.91 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.87/258.91 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.87x = 258.91 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.87x = 35,037.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,037.74/187.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.50

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