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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187, 280.53 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187, 280.53 and 113.92 is: 170.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187 : 280.53 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187/280.53 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187x = 280.53 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187x = 31,957.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,957.98/187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.90

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