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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.94, 281.89 and 59.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.94, 281.89 and 59.70 is: 89.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.94 : 281.89 = 59.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.94/281.89 = 59.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.94x = 281.89 × 59.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.94x = 16,828.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,828.83/187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.54

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