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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.66, 281.58 and 115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.66, 281.58 and 115.66 is: 173.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.66 : 281.58 = 115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.66/281.58 = 115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.66x = 281.58 × 115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.66x = 32,567.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,567.54/187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.55

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