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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.89, 259.15 and 141.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.89, 259.15 and 141.43 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.89 : 259.15 = 141.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.89/259.15 = 141.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.89x = 259.15 × 141.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.89x = 36,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,651.58/187.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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