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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.99, 281.99 and 51.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.99, 281.99 and 51.03 is: 76.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.99 : 281.99 = 51.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.99/281.99 = 51.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.99x = 281.99 × 51.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.99x = 14,389.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,389.95/187.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.55

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