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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.78, 281.77 and 101.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.78, 281.77 and 101.11 is: 151.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.78 : 281.77 = 101.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.78/281.77 = 101.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.78x = 281.77 × 101.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.78x = 28,490.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,490.47/187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.72

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