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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.37, 281.10 and 100.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.37, 281.10 and 100.79 is: 151.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.37 : 281.10 = 100.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.37/281.10 = 100.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.37x = 281.10 × 100.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.37x = 28,332.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,332.07/187.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.21

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