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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.47, 281.01 and 100.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.47, 281.01 and 100.72 is: 150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.47 : 281.01 = 100.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.47/281.01 = 100.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.47x = 281.01 × 100.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.47x = 28,303.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,303.33/187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.98

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