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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.46, 281.12 and 59.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.46, 281.12 and 59.22 is: 88.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.46 : 281.12 = 59.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.46/281.12 = 59.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.46x = 281.12 × 59.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.46x = 16,647.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,647.93/187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.81

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