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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.70, 281.20 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.70, 281.20 and 106.30 is: 159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.70 : 281.20 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.70/281.20 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.70x = 281.20 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.70x = 29,891.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,891.56/187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.25

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