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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.65, 281.61 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.65, 281.61 and 110.57 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.65 : 281.61 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.65/281.61 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.65x = 281.61 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.65x = 31,136.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,136.21/187.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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