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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.31, 281.01 and 59.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.31, 281.01 and 59.06 is: 88.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.31 : 281.01 = 59.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.31/281.01 = 59.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.31x = 281.01 × 59.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.31x = 16,597.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,597.37/187.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.61

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