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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.07, 280.76 and 78.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.07, 280.76 and 78.93 is: 118.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.07 : 280.76 = 78.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.07/280.76 = 78.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.07x = 280.76 × 78.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.07x = 22,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,159.99/187.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.46

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