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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.61, 281.49 and 84.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.61, 281.49 and 84.82 is: 127.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.61 : 281.49 = 84.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.61/281.49 = 84.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.61x = 281.49 × 84.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.61x = 23,875.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,875.49/187.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.26

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