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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 281.84 and 85.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 281.84 and 85.10 is: 127.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 281.84 = 85.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/281.84 = 85.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 281.84 × 85.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 23,984.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,984.58/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.63

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