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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.70, 281.47 and 72.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.70, 281.47 and 72.11 is: 108.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.70 : 281.47 = 72.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.70/281.47 = 72.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.70x = 281.47 × 72.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.70x = 20,296.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,296.80/187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.13

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