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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.12, 280.42 and 95.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.12, 280.42 and 95.59 is: 143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.12 : 280.42 = 95.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.12/280.42 = 95.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.12x = 280.42 × 95.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.12x = 26,805.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,805.35/187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.25

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