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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.62, 281.45 and 106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.62, 281.45 and 106.54 is: 159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.62 : 281.45 = 106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.62/281.45 = 106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.62x = 281.45 × 106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.62x = 29,985.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,985.68/187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.82

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