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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.96, 259.32 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.96, 259.32 and 114.22 is: 157.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.96 : 259.32 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.96/259.32 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.96x = 259.32 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.96x = 29,619.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,619.53/187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.58

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