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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.04, 280.62 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.04, 280.62 and 71.55 is: 107.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.04 : 280.62 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.04/280.62 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.04x = 280.62 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.04x = 20,078.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,078.36/187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.35

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