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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.34, 281.13 and 79.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.34, 281.13 and 79.13 is: 118.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.34 : 281.13 = 79.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.34/281.13 = 79.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.34x = 281.13 × 79.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.34x = 22,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,244.41/187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.74

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