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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.39, 280.92 and 100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.39, 280.92 and 100.68 is: 150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.39 : 280.92 = 100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.39/280.92 = 100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.39x = 280.92 × 100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.39x = 28,281.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,281.62/187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.92

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