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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.56, 281.37 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.56, 281.37 and 110.48 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.56 : 281.37 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.56/281.37 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.56x = 281.37 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.56x = 31,086.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,086.03/187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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