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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.77, 281.44 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.77, 281.44 and 106.44 is: 159.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.77 : 281.44 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.77/281.44 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.77x = 281.44 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.77x = 29,956.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,956.47/187.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.54

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