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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.25, 280.97 and 101.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.25, 280.97 and 101.75 is: 152.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.25 : 280.97 = 101.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.25/280.97 = 101.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.25x = 280.97 × 101.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.25x = 28,588.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,588.19/187.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.67

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