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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.86, 281.41 and 110.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.86, 281.41 and 110.59 is: 165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.86 : 281.41 = 110.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.86/281.41 = 110.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.86x = 281.41 × 110.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.86x = 31,119.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,119.17/187.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.65

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