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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.21, 280.64 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.21, 280.64 and 95.70 is: 143.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.21 : 280.64 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.21/280.64 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.21x = 280.64 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.21x = 26,857.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,857.25/187.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.46

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