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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.60, 281.92 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.60, 281.92 and 114.56 is: 172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.60 : 281.92 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.60/281.92 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.60x = 281.92 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.60x = 32,296.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,296.76/187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.16

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