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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.24, 280.46 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.24, 280.46 and 101.80 is: 152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.24 : 280.46 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.24/280.46 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.24x = 280.46 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.24x = 28,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,550.83/187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.48

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