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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.07, 280.51 and 57.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.07, 280.51 and 57.03 is: 85.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.07 : 280.51 = 57.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.07/280.51 = 57.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.07x = 280.51 × 57.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.07x = 15,997.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,997.49/187.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.52

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