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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.77, 281.42 and 84.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.77, 281.42 and 84.97 is: 127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.77 : 281.42 = 84.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.77/281.42 = 84.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.77x = 281.42 × 84.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.77x = 23,910.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,910.43/187.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.34

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