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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.20, 280.56 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.20, 280.56 and 101.52 is: 152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.20 : 280.56 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.20/280.56 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.20x = 280.56 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.20x = 28,482.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,482.45/187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.15

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