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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.07, 280.38 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.07, 280.38 and 95.72 is: 143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.07 : 280.38 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.07/280.38 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.07x = 280.38 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.07x = 26,836.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,836.09/187.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.45

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