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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.14, 280.62 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.14, 280.62 and 105.84 is: 158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.14 : 280.62 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.14/280.62 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.14x = 280.62 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.14x = 29,700.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,700.82/187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.71

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