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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.12, 280.44 and 110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.12, 280.44 and 110 is: 164.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.12 : 280.44 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.12/280.44 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.12x = 280.44 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.12x = 30,848.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,848.40/187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.86

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