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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.03, 280.61 and 71.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.03, 280.61 and 71.43 is: 107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.03 : 280.61 = 71.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.03/280.61 = 71.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.03x = 280.61 × 71.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.03x = 20,044.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,044.81/187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.18

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