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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.57, 281.36 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.57, 281.36 and 126.55 is: 189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.57 : 281.36 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.57/281.36 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.57x = 281.36 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.57x = 35,606.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,606.11/187.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.83

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