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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.93, 281.85 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.93, 281.85 and 110.80 is: 166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.93 : 281.85 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.93/281.85 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.93x = 281.85 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.93x = 31,228.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,228.98/187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.17

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