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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.36, 281.04 and 59.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.36, 281.04 and 59.14 is: 88.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.36 : 281.04 = 59.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.36/281.04 = 59.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.36x = 281.04 × 59.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.36x = 16,620.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,620.71/187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.71

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