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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.76, 281.61 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.76, 281.61 and 85.05 is: 127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.76 : 281.61 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.76/281.61 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.76x = 281.61 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.76x = 23,950.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,950.93/187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.56

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