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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.35, 280.62 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.35, 280.62 and 106.08 is: 158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.35 : 280.62 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.35/280.62 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.35x = 280.62 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.35x = 29,768.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,768.17/187.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.89

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