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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 282 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 282 and 124.08 is: 186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 282 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/282 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 282 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 34,990.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,990.56/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.44

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