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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.87, 282.03 and 122.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.87, 282.03 and 122.89 is: 184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.87 : 282.03 = 122.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.87/282.03 = 122.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.87x = 282.03 × 122.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.87x = 34,658.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,658.67/187.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.48

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