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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.26, 280.96 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.26, 280.96 and 106.18 is: 159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.26 : 280.96 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.26/280.96 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.26x = 280.96 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.26x = 29,832.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,832.33/187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.31

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