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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 280.80 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 280.80 and 114.94 is: 172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 280.80 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/280.80 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 280.80 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 32,275.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,275.15/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.58

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