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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.23, 280.54 and 100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.23, 280.54 and 100.56 is: 150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.23 : 280.54 = 100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.23/280.54 = 100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.23x = 280.54 × 100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.23x = 28,211.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,211.10/187.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.68

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