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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.43, 281.18 and 79.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.43, 281.18 and 79.16 is: 118.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.43 : 281.18 = 79.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.43/281.18 = 79.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.43x = 281.18 × 79.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.43x = 22,257.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,257.11/187.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.75

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