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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.22, 280.64 and 78.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.22, 280.64 and 78.96 is: 118.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.22 : 280.64 = 78.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.22/280.64 = 78.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.22x = 280.64 × 78.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.22x = 22,159.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,159.33/187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.36

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