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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 281.54 and 59.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 281.54 and 59.44 is: 89.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 281.54 = 59.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/281.54 = 59.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 281.54 × 59.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 16,734.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,734.74/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.17

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