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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.05, 280.68 and 110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.05, 280.68 and 110.10 is: 165.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.05 : 280.68 = 110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.05/280.68 = 110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.05x = 280.68 × 110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.05x = 30,902.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,902.87/187.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.21

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