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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.81, 281.63 and 101.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.81, 281.63 and 101.13 is: 151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.81 : 281.63 = 101.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.81/281.63 = 101.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.81x = 281.63 × 101.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.81x = 28,481.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,481.24/187.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.65

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