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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.95, 282.02 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.95, 282.02 and 110.96 is: 166.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.95 : 282.02 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.95/282.02 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.95x = 282.02 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.95x = 31,290.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,290.97/187.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.49

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