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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.79, 259.16 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.79, 259.16 and 114.11 is: 157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.79 : 259.16 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.79/259.16 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.79x = 259.16 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.79x = 29,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,571.85/187.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.48

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