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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.66, 259.08 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.66, 259.08 and 114 is: 157.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.66 : 259.08 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.66/259.08 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.66x = 259.08 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.66x = 29,535.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,535.12/187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.39

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