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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.52, 281.27 and 100.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.52, 281.27 and 100.79 is: 151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.52 : 281.27 = 100.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.52/281.27 = 100.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.52x = 281.27 × 100.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.52x = 28,350.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,350.69/187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.19

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