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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 259.24 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 259.24 and 118.01 is: 162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 259.24 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/259.24 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 259.24 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 30,592.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,592.91/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.80

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