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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 281.61 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 281.61 and 115.56 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 281.61 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/281.61 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 281.61 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 32,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,542.85/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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