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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.81, 259.10 and 117.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.81, 259.10 and 117.83 is: 162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.81 : 259.10 = 117.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.81/259.10 = 117.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.81x = 259.10 × 117.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.81x = 30,528.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,528.75/187.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.55

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