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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.39, 281.11 and 106.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.39, 281.11 and 106.23 is: 159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.39 : 281.11 = 106.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.39/281.11 = 106.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.39x = 281.11 × 106.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.39x = 29,862.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,862.32/187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.36

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