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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.74, 259.01 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.74, 259.01 and 113.99 is: 157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.74 : 259.01 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.74/259.01 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.74x = 259.01 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.74x = 29,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,522.68/187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.25

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