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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.60, 281.48 and 84.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.60, 281.48 and 84.93 is: 127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.60 : 281.48 = 84.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.60/281.48 = 84.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.60x = 281.48 × 84.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.60x = 23,906.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,906.10/187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.43

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