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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.94, 281.91 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.94, 281.91 and 72.44 is: 108.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.94 : 281.91 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.94/281.91 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.94x = 281.91 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.94x = 20,421.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,421.56/187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.66

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