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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.59, 281.19 and 126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.59, 281.19 and 126.73 is: 189.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.59 : 281.19 = 126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.59/281.19 = 126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.59x = 281.19 × 126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.59x = 35,633.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,633.80/187.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.96

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