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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.69, 281.34 and 72.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.69, 281.34 and 72.11 is: 108.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.69 : 281.34 = 72.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.69/281.34 = 72.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.69x = 281.34 × 72.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.69x = 20,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,285.66/187.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.08

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