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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.71, 258.98 and 114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.71, 258.98 and 114.01 is: 157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.71 : 258.98 = 114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.71/258.98 = 114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.71x = 258.98 × 114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.71x = 29,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,525.95/187.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.30

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