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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.41, 281.11 and 59.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.41, 281.11 and 59.16 is: 88.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.41 : 281.11 = 59.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.41/281.11 = 59.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.41x = 281.11 × 59.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.41x = 16,629.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,629.49/187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.73

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