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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.20, 279.99 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.20, 279.99 and 109.98 is: 164.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.20 : 279.99 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.20/279.99 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.20x = 279.99 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.20x = 30,793.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,793.30/187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.49

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