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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 281.46 and 77.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 281.46 and 77.99 is: 116.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 281.46 = 77.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/281.46 = 77.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 281.46 × 77.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 21,951.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,951.07/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.96

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