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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.18, 280.51 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.18, 280.51 and 95.68 is: 143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.18 : 280.51 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.18/280.51 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.18x = 280.51 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.18x = 26,839.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,839.17/187.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.39

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