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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 258.89 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 258.89 and 114.02 is: 157.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 258.89 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/258.89 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 258.89 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 29,518.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,518.64/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.28

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