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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 281.86 and 59.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 281.86 and 59.66 is: 89.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 281.86 = 59.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/281.86 = 59.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 281.86 × 59.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 16,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,815.77/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.48

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