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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.84, 281.77 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.84, 281.77 and 106.50 is: 159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.84 : 281.77 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.84/281.77 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.84x = 281.77 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.84x = 30,008.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,008.51/187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.76

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