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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.19, 281.21 and 110.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.19, 281.21 and 110.19 is: 165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.19 : 281.21 = 110.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.19/281.21 = 110.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.19x = 281.21 × 110.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.19x = 30,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,985.98/187.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.54

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