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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.14, 280.89 and 79.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.14, 280.89 and 79.01 is: 118.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.14 : 280.89 = 79.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.14/280.89 = 79.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.14x = 280.89 × 79.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.14x = 22,192.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,192.77/187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.59

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