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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.14, 280.80 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.14, 280.80 and 106.14 is: 159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.14 : 280.80 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.14/280.80 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.14x = 280.80 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.14x = 29,802.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,802.71/187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.26

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