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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.98, 281.34 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.98, 281.34 and 106.56 is: 159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.98 : 281.34 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.98/281.34 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.98x = 281.34 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.98x = 29,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,979.59/187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.48

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