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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187, 280.23 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187, 280.23 and 105.82 is: 158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187 : 280.23 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187/280.23 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187x = 280.23 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187x = 29,653.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,653.94/187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.58

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