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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.10, 280.82 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.10, 280.82 and 95.86 is: 143.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.10 : 280.82 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.10/280.82 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.10x = 280.82 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.10x = 26,919.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,919.41/187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.88

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