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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.16, 280.73 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.16, 280.73 and 105.99 is: 158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.16 : 280.73 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.16/280.73 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.16x = 280.73 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.16x = 29,754.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,754.04/187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.98

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