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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.44, 280.70 and 106.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.44, 280.70 and 106.03 is: 158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.44 : 280.70 = 106.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.44/280.70 = 106.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.44x = 280.70 × 106.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.44x = 29,764.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,764.08/187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.79

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