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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.74, 281.55 and 79.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.74, 281.55 and 79.50 is: 119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.74 : 281.55 = 79.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.74/281.55 = 79.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.74x = 281.55 × 79.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.74x = 22,383.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,383.23/187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.22

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