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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.44, 281.18 and 106.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.44, 281.18 and 106.35 is: 159.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.44 : 281.18 = 106.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.44/281.18 = 106.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.44x = 281.18 × 106.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.44x = 29,902.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,902.96/187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.53

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