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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.11, 280.68 and 100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.11, 280.68 and 100.35 is: 150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.11 : 280.68 = 100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.11/280.68 = 100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.11x = 280.68 × 100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.11x = 28,166.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,166.24/187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.53

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