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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.22, 281.00 and 95.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.22, 281.00 and 95.98 is: 144.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.22 : 281.00 = 95.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.22/281.00 = 95.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.22x = 281.00 × 95.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.22x = 26,969.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,969.79/187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.05

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