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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.52, 281.28 and 59.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.52, 281.28 and 59.28 is: 88.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.52 : 281.28 = 59.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.52/281.28 = 59.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.52x = 281.28 × 59.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.52x = 16,674.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,674.28/187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.92

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