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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.93, 259.36 and 114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.93, 259.36 and 114.29 is: 157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.93 : 259.36 = 114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.93/259.36 = 114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.93x = 259.36 × 114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.93x = 29,640.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,640.67/187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.72

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