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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.23, 281.00 and 100.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.23, 281.00 and 100.67 is: 151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.23 : 281.00 = 100.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.23/281.00 = 100.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.23x = 281.00 × 100.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.23x = 28,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,287.12/187.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.08

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