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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.48, 280.98 and 100.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.48, 280.98 and 100.88 is: 151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.48 : 280.98 = 100.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.48/280.98 = 100.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.48x = 280.98 × 100.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.48x = 28,345.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,345.26/187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.19

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