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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.33, 281.16 and 71.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.33, 281.16 and 71.89 is: 107.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.33 : 281.16 = 71.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.33/281.16 = 71.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.33x = 281.16 × 71.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.33x = 20,212.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,212.59/187.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.90

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