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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.72, 259.02 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.72, 259.02 and 113.91 is: 157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.72 : 259.02 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.72/259.02 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.72x = 259.02 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.72x = 29,504.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,504.32/187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.17

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