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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.23, 280.81 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.23, 280.81 and 84.52 is: 126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.23 : 280.81 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.23/280.81 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.23x = 280.81 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.23x = 23,734.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,734.06/187.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.76

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