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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 281.02 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 281.02 and 126.68 is: 189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 281.02 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/281.02 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 281.02 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 35,599.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,599.61/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.68

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