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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.36, 281.12 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.36, 281.12 and 115.27 is: 172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.36 : 281.12 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.36/281.12 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.36x = 281.12 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.36x = 32,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404.70/187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.95

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