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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.26, 281.03 and 96.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.26, 281.03 and 96.03 is: 144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.26 : 281.03 = 96.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.26/281.03 = 96.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.26x = 281.03 × 96.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.26x = 26,985.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,985.78/187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.11

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