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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.36, 281.07 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.36, 281.07 and 124.86 is: 187.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.36 : 281.07 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.36/281.07 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.36x = 281.07 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.36x = 35,094.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,094.40/187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.31

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