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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.18, 280.65 and 95.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.18, 280.65 and 95.81 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.18 : 280.65 = 95.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.18/280.65 = 95.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.18x = 280.65 × 95.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.18x = 26,887.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,887.19/187.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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