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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 281.70 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 281.70 and 114.62 is: 171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 281.70 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/281.70 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 281.70 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 32,287.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,287.05/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.81

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