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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.98, 281.97 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.98, 281.97 and 102.54 is: 153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.98 : 281.97 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.98/281.97 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.98x = 281.97 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.98x = 28,913.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,913.20/187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.81

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