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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.04, 280.32 and 109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.04, 280.32 and 109.92 is: 164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.04 : 280.32 = 109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.04/280.32 = 109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.04x = 280.32 × 109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.04x = 30,812.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,812.77/187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.74

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