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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.88, 281.74 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.88, 281.74 and 113.80 is: 170.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.88 : 281.74 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.88/281.74 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.88x = 281.74 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.88x = 32,062.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,062.01/187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.65

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