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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.39, 281.18 and 106.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.39, 281.18 and 106.39 is: 159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.39 : 281.18 = 106.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.39/281.18 = 106.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.39x = 281.18 × 106.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.39x = 29,912.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,912.80/187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.63

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