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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.54, 281.34 and 110.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.54, 281.34 and 110.47 is: 165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.54 : 281.34 = 110.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.54/281.34 = 110.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.54x = 281.34 × 110.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.54x = 31,079.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,079.63/187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.72

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