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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.81, 259.04 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.81, 259.04 and 114.15 is: 157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.81 : 259.04 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.81/259.04 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.81x = 259.04 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.81x = 29,569.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,569.42/187.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.44

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