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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.70, 281.54 and 59.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.70, 281.54 and 59.45 is: 89.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.70 : 281.54 = 59.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.70/281.54 = 59.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.70x = 281.54 × 59.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.70x = 16,735.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,735.85/187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.17

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