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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.18, 280.77 and 71.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.18, 280.77 and 71.56 is: 107.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.18 : 280.77 = 71.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.18/280.77 = 71.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.18x = 280.77 × 71.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.18x = 20,091.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,091.90/187.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.34

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