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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.44, 281.07 and 71.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.44, 281.07 and 71.91 is: 107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.44 : 281.07 = 71.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.44/281.07 = 71.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.44x = 281.07 × 71.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.44x = 20,211.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,211.74/187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.83

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