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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.32, 280.89 and 71.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.32, 280.89 and 71.75 is: 107.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.32 : 280.89 = 71.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.32/280.89 = 71.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.32x = 280.89 × 71.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.32x = 20,152.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152.45/187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.58

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