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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.50, 281.31 and 136.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.50, 281.31 and 136.05 is: 204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.50 : 281.31 = 136.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.50/281.31 = 136.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.50x = 281.31 × 136.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.50x = 38,272.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,272.23/187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.12

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