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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.70, 259.07 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.70, 259.07 and 114.08 is: 157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.70 : 259.07 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.70/259.07 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.70x = 259.07 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.70x = 29,552.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,552.84/187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.45

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