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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 259.32 and 117.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 259.32 and 117.98 is: 162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 259.32 = 117.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/259.32 = 117.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 259.32 × 117.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 30,594.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,594.57/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.81

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