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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.01, 280.43 and 71.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.01, 280.43 and 71.48 is: 107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.01 : 280.43 = 71.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.01/280.43 = 71.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.01x = 280.43 × 71.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.01x = 20,043.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,043.38/187.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.18

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