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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.32, 281 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.32, 281 and 106.32 is: 159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.32 : 281 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.32/281 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.32x = 281 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.32x = 29,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,875.92/187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.49

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