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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 281.98 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 281.98 and 106.92 is: 160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 281.98 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/281.98 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 281.98 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 30,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,149.44/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.44

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