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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.16, 280.54 and 79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.16, 280.54 and 79 is: 118.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.16 : 280.54 = 79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.16/280.54 = 79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.16x = 280.54 × 79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.16x = 22,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,162.66/187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.42

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