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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.90, 281.86 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.90, 281.86 and 111.40 is: 167.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.90 : 281.86 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.90/281.86 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.90x = 281.86 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.90x = 31,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,399.20/187.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.11

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