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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.74, 281.41 and 101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.74, 281.41 and 101.02 is: 151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.74 : 281.41 = 101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.74/281.41 = 101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.74x = 281.41 × 101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.74x = 28,428.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,428.04/187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.42

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