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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.10, 280.36 and 121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.10, 280.36 and 121.99 is: 182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.10 : 280.36 = 121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.10/280.36 = 121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.10x = 280.36 × 121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.10x = 34,200.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,200.57/187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.79

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