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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.38, 280.94 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.38, 280.94 and 106.28 is: 159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.38 : 280.94 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.38/280.94 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.38x = 280.94 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.38x = 29,857.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,857.42/187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.34

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