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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.11, 280.53 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.11, 280.53 and 95.72 is: 143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.11 : 280.53 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.11/280.53 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.11x = 280.53 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.11x = 26,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,850.93/187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.50

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