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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.53, 281.14 and 106.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.53, 281.14 and 106.23 is: 159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.53 : 281.14 = 106.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.53/281.14 = 106.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.53x = 281.14 × 106.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.53x = 29,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,865.50/187.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.26

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