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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.47, 281.34 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.47, 281.34 and 126.54 is: 189.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.47 : 281.34 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.47/281.34 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.47x = 281.34 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.47x = 35,600.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,600.76/187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.90

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