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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 280.46 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 280.46 and 71.46 is: 107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 280.46 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/280.46 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 280.46 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 20,041.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,041.85/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.16

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