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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.11, 280.71 and 57.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.11, 280.71 and 57.12 is: 85.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.11 : 280.71 = 57.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.11/280.71 = 57.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.11x = 280.71 × 57.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.11x = 16,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,034.16/187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.69

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