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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 280.50 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 280.50 and 71.40 is: 107.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 280.50 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/280.50 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 280.50 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 20,027.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,027.70/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.09

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