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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 281.79 and 59.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 281.79 and 59.67 is: 89.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 281.79 = 59.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/281.79 = 59.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 281.79 × 59.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 16,814.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,814.41/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.48

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