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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.32, 281.07 and 79.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.32, 281.07 and 79.11 is: 118.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.32 : 281.07 = 79.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.32/281.07 = 79.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.32x = 281.07 × 79.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.32x = 22,235.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,235.45/187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.70

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