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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.54, 280.96 and 100.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.54, 280.96 and 100.74 is: 150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.54 : 280.96 = 100.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.54/280.96 = 100.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.54x = 280.96 × 100.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.54x = 28,303.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,303.91/187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.92

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