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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 281.13 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 281.13 and 136.41 is: 204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 281.13 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/281.13 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 281.13 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 38,348.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,348.94/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.33

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