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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.79, 281.43 and 100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.79, 281.43 and 100.91 is: 151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.79 : 281.43 = 100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.79/281.43 = 100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.79x = 281.43 × 100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.79x = 28,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,397.69/187.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.22

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