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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.78, 259.10 and 114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.78, 259.10 and 114.10 is: 157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.78 : 259.10 = 114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.78/259.10 = 114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.78x = 259.10 × 114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.78x = 29,563.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,563.31/187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.44

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