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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.97, 281.53 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.97, 281.53 and 105.58 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.97 : 281.53 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.97/281.53 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.97x = 281.53 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.97x = 29,723.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,723.04/187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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