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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.33, 280.93 and 71.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.33, 280.93 and 71.81 is: 107.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.33 : 280.93 = 71.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.33/280.93 = 71.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.33x = 280.93 × 71.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.33x = 20,173.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,173.58/187.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.69

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