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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.85, 259.22 and 117.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.85, 259.22 and 117.91 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.85 : 259.22 = 117.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.85/259.22 = 117.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.85x = 259.22 × 117.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.85x = 30,564.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,564.28/187.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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