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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 281.67 and 106.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 281.67 and 106.78 is: 160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 281.67 = 106.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/281.67 = 106.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 281.67 × 106.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 30,076.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,076.72/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.05

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