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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.13, 280.49 and 71.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.13, 280.49 and 71.54 is: 107.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.13 : 280.49 = 71.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.13/280.49 = 71.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.13x = 280.49 × 71.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.13x = 20,065.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,065.03/187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.23

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