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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.61, 281.54 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.61, 281.54 and 76.44 is: 114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.61 : 281.54 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.61/281.54 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.61x = 281.54 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.61x = 21,520.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,520.54/187.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.71

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