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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.53, 281.28 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.53, 281.28 and 111.02 is: 166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.53 : 281.28 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.53/281.28 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.53x = 281.28 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.53x = 31,226.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,226.30/187.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.51

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