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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.15, 280.59 and 126.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.15, 280.59 and 126.13 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.15 : 280.59 = 126.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.15/280.59 = 126.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.15x = 280.59 × 126.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.15x = 35,390.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,390.82/187.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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