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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.98, 259.28 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.98, 259.28 and 114.18 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.98 : 259.28 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.98/259.28 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.98x = 259.28 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.98x = 29,604.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,604.59/187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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