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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 281.92 and 110.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 281.92 and 110.89 is: 166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 281.92 = 110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/281.92 = 110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 281.92 × 110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 31,262.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,262.11/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.36

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