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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.84, 281.67 and 72.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.84, 281.67 and 72.25 is: 108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.84 : 281.67 = 72.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.84/281.67 = 72.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.84x = 281.67 × 72.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.84x = 20,350.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,350.66/187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.34

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