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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.98, 259.38 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.98, 259.38 and 110.34 is: 152.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.98 : 259.38 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.98/259.38 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.98x = 259.38 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.98x = 28,619.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,619.99/187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.25

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