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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 281.88 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 281.88 and 127.12 is: 190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 281.88 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/281.88 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 281.88 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 35,832.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,832.41/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.68

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