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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.95, 259.31 and 114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.95, 259.31 and 114.29 is: 157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.95 : 259.31 = 114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.95/259.31 = 114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.95x = 259.31 × 114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.95x = 29,634.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,634.67/187.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.67

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