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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.31, 280.80 and 100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.31, 280.80 and 100.56 is: 150.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.31 : 280.80 = 100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.31/280.80 = 100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.31x = 280.80 × 100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.31x = 28,237.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,237.25/187.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.75

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