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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.29, 281.01 and 96.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.29, 281.01 and 96.03 is: 144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.29 : 281.01 = 96.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.29/281.01 = 96.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.29x = 281.01 × 96.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.29x = 26,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,985.85/187.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.08

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