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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.66, 281.16 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.66, 281.16 and 115.36 is: 172.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.66 : 281.16 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.66/281.16 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.66x = 281.16 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.66x = 32,434.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,434.62/187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.84

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