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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.74, 281.48 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.74, 281.48 and 106.47 is: 159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.74 : 281.48 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.74/281.48 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.74x = 281.48 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.74x = 29,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,968.64/187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.63

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