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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.41, 281.25 and 79.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.41, 281.25 and 79.23 is: 118.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.41 : 281.25 = 79.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.41/281.25 = 79.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.41x = 281.25 × 79.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.41x = 22,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,283.44/187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.90

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