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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.18, 280.46 and 100.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.18, 280.46 and 100.51 is: 150.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.18 : 280.46 = 100.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.18/280.46 = 100.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.18x = 280.46 × 100.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.18x = 28,188.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,188.58/187.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.60

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