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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.14, 280.70 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.14, 280.70 and 114.96 is: 172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.14 : 280.70 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.14/280.70 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.14x = 280.70 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.14x = 32,269.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,269.27/187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.43

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