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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.10, 280.54 and 115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.10, 280.54 and 115.01 is: 172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.10 : 280.54 = 115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.10/280.54 = 115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.10x = 280.54 × 115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.10x = 32,264.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,264.91/187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.45

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