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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.54, 281.41 and 110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.54, 281.41 and 110.66 is: 166.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.54 : 281.41 = 110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.54/281.41 = 110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.54x = 281.41 × 110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.54x = 31,139.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,139.15/187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.04

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