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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.72, 258.96 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.72, 258.96 and 114.04 is: 157.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.72 : 258.96 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.72/258.96 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.72x = 258.96 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.72x = 29,531.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,531.80/187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.32

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