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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.48, 281.31 and 100.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.48, 281.31 and 100.89 is: 151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.48 : 281.31 = 100.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.48/281.31 = 100.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.48x = 281.31 × 100.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.48x = 28,381.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,381.37/187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.39

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