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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.75, 259.08 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.75, 259.08 and 114.03 is: 157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.75 : 259.08 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.75/259.08 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.75x = 259.08 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.75x = 29,542.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,542.89/187.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.35

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