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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.28, 281.19 and 96.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.28, 281.19 and 96.05 is: 144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.28 : 281.19 = 96.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.28/281.19 = 96.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.28x = 281.19 × 96.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.28x = 27,006.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,006.41/187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.20

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