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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.27, 280.70 and 105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.27, 280.70 and 105.94 is: 158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.27 : 280.70 = 105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.27/280.70 = 105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.27x = 280.70 × 105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.27x = 29,737.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,737.36/187.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.79

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