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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.31, 280.75 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.31, 280.75 and 106.21 is: 159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.31 : 280.75 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.31/280.75 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.31x = 280.75 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.31x = 29,818.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,818.46/187.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.19

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