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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.31, 281.04 and 84.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.31, 281.04 and 84.53 is: 126.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.31 : 281.04 = 84.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.31/281.04 = 84.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.31x = 281.04 × 84.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.31x = 23,754.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,754.91/187.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.82

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