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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.57, 281.49 and 106.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.57, 281.49 and 106.57 is: 159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.57 : 281.49 = 106.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.57/281.49 = 106.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.57x = 281.49 × 106.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.57x = 29,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,998.39/187.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.93

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