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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.18, 280.81 and 100.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.18, 280.81 and 100.61 is: 150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.18 : 280.81 = 100.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.18/280.81 = 100.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.18x = 280.81 × 100.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.18x = 28,251.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,251.50/187.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.93

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