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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.04, 280.59 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.04, 280.59 and 95.72 is: 143.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.04 : 280.59 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.04/280.59 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.04x = 280.59 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.04x = 26,856.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,856.31/187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.58

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