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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.62, 281.36 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.62, 281.36 and 122.58 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.62 : 281.36 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.62/281.36 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.62x = 281.36 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.62x = 34,487.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,487.70/187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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