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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.14, 280.88 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.14, 280.88 and 95.96 is: 144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.14 : 280.88 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.14/280.88 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.14x = 280.88 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.14x = 26,953.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,953.24/187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.03

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