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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.67, 281.56 and 85.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.67, 281.56 and 85.04 is: 127.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.67 : 281.56 = 85.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.67/281.56 = 85.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.67x = 281.56 × 85.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.67x = 23,943.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,943.86/187.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.58

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