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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.30, 281.07 and 79.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.30, 281.07 and 79.10 is: 118.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.30 : 281.07 = 79.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.30/281.07 = 79.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.30x = 281.07 × 79.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.30x = 22,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,232.64/187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.70

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