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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.12, 280.62 and 71.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.12, 280.62 and 71.62 is: 107.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.12 : 280.62 = 71.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.12/280.62 = 71.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.12x = 280.62 × 71.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.12x = 20,098.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,098.00/187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.41

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