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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.16, 280.73 and 77.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.16, 280.73 and 77.52 is: 116.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.16 : 280.73 = 77.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.16/280.73 = 77.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.16x = 280.73 × 77.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.16x = 21,762.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,762.19/187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.28

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