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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.74, 258.95 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.74, 258.95 and 114.08 is: 157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.74 : 258.95 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.74/258.95 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.74x = 258.95 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.74x = 29,540.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,540.01/187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.35

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