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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.79, 281.68 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.79, 281.68 and 106.58 is: 159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.79 : 281.68 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.79/281.68 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.79x = 281.68 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.79x = 30,021.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,021.89/187.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.87

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