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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.75, 281.85 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.75, 281.85 and 136.72 is: 205.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.75 : 281.85 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.75/281.85 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.75x = 281.85 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.75x = 38,534.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,534.53/187.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.24

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