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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.70, 281.20 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.70, 281.20 and 110.71 is: 165.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.70 : 281.20 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.70/281.20 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.70x = 281.20 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.70x = 31,131.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,131.65/187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.86

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