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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.16, 280.75 and 71.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.16, 280.75 and 71.59 is: 107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.16 : 280.75 = 71.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.16/280.75 = 71.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.16x = 280.75 × 71.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.16x = 20,097.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,097.49/187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.38

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