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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.98, 281.58 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.98, 281.58 and 126.12 is: 188.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.98 : 281.58 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.98/281.58 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.98x = 281.58 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.98x = 35,512.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,512.87/187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.92

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