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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.51, 281.37 and 106.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.51, 281.37 and 106.51 is: 159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.51 : 281.37 = 106.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.51/281.37 = 106.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.51x = 281.37 × 106.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.51x = 29,968.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,968.19/187.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.82

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