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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.76, 281.48 and 101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.76, 281.48 and 101.20 is: 151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.76 : 281.48 = 101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.76/281.48 = 101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.76x = 281.48 × 101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.76x = 28,485.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,485.78/187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.71

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