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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.77, 281.65 and 101.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.77, 281.65 and 101.05 is: 151.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.77 : 281.65 = 101.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.77/281.65 = 101.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.77x = 281.65 × 101.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.77x = 28,459.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,459.07/187.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.57

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