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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.36, 281.03 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.36, 281.03 and 126.45 is: 189.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.36 : 281.03 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.36/281.03 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.36x = 281.03 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.36x = 35,536.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,536.56/187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.67

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