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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 281.66 and 79.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 281.66 and 79.58 is: 119.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 281.66 = 79.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/281.66 = 79.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 281.66 × 79.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 22,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,414.50/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.28

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