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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.83, 281.75 and 70.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.83, 281.75 and 70.73 is: 106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.83 : 281.75 = 70.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.83/281.75 = 70.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.83x = 281.75 × 70.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.83x = 19,928.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,928.18/187.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.10

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