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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.20, 280.95 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.20, 280.95 and 95.96 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.20 : 280.95 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.20/280.95 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.20x = 280.95 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.20x = 26,959.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,959.96/187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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