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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.75, 281.44 and 85.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.75, 281.44 and 85.11 is: 127.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.75 : 281.44 = 85.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.75/281.44 = 85.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.75x = 281.44 × 85.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.75x = 23,953.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,953.36/187.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.58

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