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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.39, 281.09 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.39, 281.09 and 126.57 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.39 : 281.09 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.39/281.09 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.39x = 281.09 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.39x = 35,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,576.35/187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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