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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.59, 281.25 and 84.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.59, 281.25 and 84.81 is: 127.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.59 : 281.25 = 84.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.59/281.25 = 84.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.59x = 281.25 × 84.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.59x = 23,852.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,852.81/187.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.15

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