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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.28, 281.04 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.28, 281.04 and 105.12 is: 157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.28 : 281.04 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.28/281.04 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.28x = 281.04 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.28x = 29,542.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,542.92/187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.75

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