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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 259.23 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 259.23 and 110.28 is: 152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 259.23 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/259.23 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 259.23 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 28,587.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,587.88/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.13

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