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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.98, 281.82 and 110.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.98, 281.82 and 110.94 is: 166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.98 : 281.82 = 110.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.98/281.82 = 110.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.98x = 281.82 × 110.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.98x = 31,265.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,265.11/187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.32

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