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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.17, 280.27 and 100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.17, 280.27 and 100.18 is: 150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.17 : 280.27 = 100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.17/280.27 = 100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.17x = 280.27 × 100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.17x = 28,077.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,077.45/187.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.01

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