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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.61, 281.43 and 106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.61, 281.43 and 106.43 is: 159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.61 : 281.43 = 106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.61/281.43 = 106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.61x = 281.43 × 106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.61x = 29,951.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,951.19/187.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.65

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