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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.71, 281.57 and 107.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.71, 281.57 and 107.07 is: 160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.71 : 281.57 = 107.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.71/281.57 = 107.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.71x = 281.57 × 107.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.71x = 30,147.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,147.70/187.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.61

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