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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.60, 280.80 and 100.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.60, 280.80 and 100.72 is: 150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.60 : 280.80 = 100.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.60/280.80 = 100.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.60x = 280.80 × 100.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.60x = 28,282.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,282.18/187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.76

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