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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.14, 280.52 and 84.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.14, 280.52 and 84.36 is: 126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.14 : 280.52 = 84.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.14/280.52 = 84.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.14x = 280.52 × 84.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.14x = 23,664.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,664.67/187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.45

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