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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.72, 281.58 and 101.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.72, 281.58 and 101.05 is: 151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.72 : 281.58 = 101.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.72/281.58 = 101.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.72x = 281.58 × 101.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.72x = 28,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,453.66/187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.58

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