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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.57, 281.13 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.57, 281.13 and 106.30 is: 159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.57 : 281.13 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.57/281.13 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.57x = 281.13 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.57x = 29,884.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,884.12/187.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.32

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