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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 281.52 and 79.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 281.52 and 79.32 is: 118.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 281.52 = 79.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/281.52 = 79.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 281.52 × 79.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 22,330.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,330.17/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.98

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