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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.99, 281.44 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.99, 281.44 and 123.06 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.99 : 281.44 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.99/281.44 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.99x = 281.44 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.99x = 34,634.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,634.01/187.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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