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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.52, 281.12 and 100.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.52, 281.12 and 100.74 is: 151.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.52 : 281.12 = 100.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.52/281.12 = 100.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.52x = 281.12 × 100.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.52x = 28,321.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,321.15/187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.03

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