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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.77, 281.37 and 110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.77, 281.37 and 110.61 is: 165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.77 : 281.37 = 110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.77/281.37 = 110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.77x = 281.37 × 110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.77x = 31,122.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,122.34/187.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.75

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