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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.65, 281.30 and 106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.65, 281.30 and 106.34 is: 159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.65 : 281.30 = 106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.65/281.30 = 106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.65x = 281.30 × 106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.65x = 29,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,911.50/187.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.40

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