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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.95, 259.28 and 117.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.95, 259.28 and 117.98 is: 162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.95 : 259.28 = 117.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.95/259.28 = 117.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.95x = 259.28 × 117.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.95x = 30,588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,588.56/187.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.75

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