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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.93, 259.29 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.93, 259.29 and 113.22 is: 156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.93 : 259.29 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.93/259.29 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.93x = 259.29 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.93x = 29,356.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,356.81/187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.21

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