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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.67, 281.60 and 72.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.67, 281.60 and 72.19 is: 108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.67 : 281.60 = 72.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.67/281.60 = 72.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.67x = 281.60 × 72.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.67x = 20,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,328.70/187.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.32

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