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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.62, 281.49 and 84.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.62, 281.49 and 84.97 is: 127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.62 : 281.49 = 84.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.62/281.49 = 84.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.62x = 281.49 × 84.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.62x = 23,918.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,918.21/187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.48

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