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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.47, 281.10 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.47, 281.10 and 88.53 is: 132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.47 : 281.10 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.47/281.10 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.47x = 281.10 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.47x = 24,885.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,885.78/187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.75

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