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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.80, 281.51 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.80, 281.51 and 101.08 is: 151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.80 : 281.51 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.80/281.51 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.80x = 281.51 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.80x = 28,455.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,455.03/187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.52

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