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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.69, 281.58 and 79.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.69, 281.58 and 79.45 is: 119.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.69 : 281.58 = 79.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.69/281.58 = 79.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.69x = 281.58 × 79.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.69x = 22,371.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,371.53/187.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.19

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