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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.64, 281.50 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.64, 281.50 and 106.32 is: 159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.64 : 281.50 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.64/281.50 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.64x = 281.50 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.64x = 29,929.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,929.08/187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.50

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