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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.70, 281.85 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.70, 281.85 and 106.70 is: 160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.70 : 281.85 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.70/281.85 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.70x = 281.85 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.70x = 30,073.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,073.40/187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.22

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