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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.64, 281.22 and 84.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.64, 281.22 and 84.81 is: 127.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.64 : 281.22 = 84.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.64/281.22 = 84.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.64x = 281.22 × 84.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.64x = 23,850.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,850.27/187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.11

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