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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.70, 281.67 and 101.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.70, 281.67 and 101.09 is: 151.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.70 : 281.67 = 101.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.70/281.67 = 101.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.70x = 281.67 × 101.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.70x = 28,472.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,472.61/187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.70

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