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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 282.06 and 79.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 282.06 and 79.74 is: 119.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 282.06 = 79.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/282.06 = 79.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 282.06 × 79.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 22,491.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,491.46/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.69

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