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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.08, 280.79 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.08, 280.79 and 95.84 is: 143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.08 : 280.79 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.08/280.79 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.08x = 280.79 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.08x = 26,910.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,910.91/187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.85

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