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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.14, 280.74 and 110.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.14, 280.74 and 110.07 is: 165.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.14 : 280.74 = 110.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.14/280.74 = 110.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.14x = 280.74 × 110.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.14x = 30,901.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,901.05/187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.12

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