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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.93, 281.93 and 101.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.93, 281.93 and 101.36 is: 152.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.93 : 281.93 = 101.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.93/281.93 = 101.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.93x = 281.93 × 101.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.93x = 28,576.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,576.42/187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.06

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