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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.12, 280.70 and 65.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.12, 280.70 and 65.42 is: 98.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.12 : 280.70 = 65.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.12/280.70 = 65.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.12x = 280.70 × 65.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.12x = 18,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,363.39/187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.14

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