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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.47, 280.97 and 79.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.47, 280.97 and 79.11 is: 118.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.47 : 280.97 = 79.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.47/280.97 = 79.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.47x = 280.97 × 79.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.47x = 22,227.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,227.14/187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.56

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