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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.13, 280.78 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.13, 280.78 and 95.82 is: 143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.13 : 280.78 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.13/280.78 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.13x = 280.78 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.13x = 26,903.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,903.59/187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.77

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