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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.52, 281.42 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.52, 281.42 and 106.52 is: 159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.52 : 281.42 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.52/281.42 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.52x = 281.42 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.52x = 29,976.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,976.86/187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.86

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