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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.15, 280.63 and 71.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.15, 280.63 and 71.56 is: 107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.15 : 280.63 = 71.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.15/280.63 = 71.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.15x = 280.63 × 71.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.15x = 20,081.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,081.88/187.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.30

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