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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.56, 281.37 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.56, 281.37 and 105.30 is: 157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.56 : 281.37 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.56/281.37 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.56x = 281.37 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.56x = 29,628.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,628.26/187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.97

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