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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.85, 259.17 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.85, 259.17 and 117.92 is: 162.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.85 : 259.17 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.85/259.17 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.85x = 259.17 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.85x = 30,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,560.03/187.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.69

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