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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.47, 281.21 and 84.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.47, 281.21 and 84.73 is: 127.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.47 : 281.21 = 84.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.47/281.21 = 84.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.47x = 281.21 × 84.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.47x = 23,826.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,826.92/187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.10

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