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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.61, 281.23 and 84.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.61, 281.23 and 84.92 is: 127.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.61 : 281.23 = 84.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.61/281.23 = 84.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.61x = 281.23 × 84.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.61x = 23,880.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,880.22/187.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.29

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