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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.72, 259.17 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.72, 259.17 and 114.13 is: 157.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.72 : 259.17 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.72/259.17 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.72x = 259.17 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.72x = 29,580.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,580.66/187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.58

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