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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.04, 280.52 and 78.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.04, 280.52 and 78.82 is: 118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.04 : 280.52 = 78.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.04/280.52 = 78.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.04x = 280.52 × 78.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.04x = 22,110.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,110.59/187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.21

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