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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.21, 280.82 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.21, 280.82 and 106.21 is: 159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.21 : 280.82 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.21/280.82 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.21x = 280.82 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.21x = 29,825.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,825.91/187.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.32

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