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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.49, 281.24 and 106.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.49, 281.24 and 106.33 is: 159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.49 : 281.24 = 106.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.49/281.24 = 106.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.49x = 281.24 × 106.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.49x = 29,904.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,904.25/187.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.50

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