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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.15, 280.86 and 106.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.15, 280.86 and 106.15 is: 159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.15 : 280.86 = 106.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.15/280.86 = 106.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.15x = 280.86 × 106.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.15x = 29,811.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,811.35/187.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.30

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