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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.94, 259.26 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.94, 259.26 and 118.08 is: 162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.94 : 259.26 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.94/259.26 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.94x = 259.26 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.94x = 30,613.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,613.42/187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.89

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