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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.88, 282.04 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.88, 282.04 and 114.88 is: 172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.88 : 282.04 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.88/282.04 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.88x = 282.04 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.88x = 32,400.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,400.76/187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.45

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