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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.67, 281.50 and 119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.67, 281.50 and 119.03 is: 178.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.67 : 281.50 = 119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.67/281.50 = 119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.67x = 281.50 × 119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.67x = 33,505.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,505.24/187.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.53

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