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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.39, 281.07 and 59.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.39, 281.07 and 59.13 is: 88.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.39 : 281.07 = 59.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.39/281.07 = 59.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.39x = 281.07 × 59.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.39x = 16,618.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,618.12/187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.68

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