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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.71, 281.46 and 84.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.71, 281.46 and 84.94 is: 127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.71 : 281.46 = 84.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.71/281.46 = 84.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.71x = 281.46 × 84.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.71x = 23,907.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,907.21/187.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.37

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