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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.54, 281.25 and 71.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.54, 281.25 and 71.98 is: 107.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.54 : 281.25 = 71.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.54/281.25 = 71.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.54x = 281.25 × 71.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.54x = 20,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,244.38/187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.95

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