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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.32, 280.65 and 95.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.32, 280.65 and 95.79 is: 143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.32 : 280.65 = 95.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.32/280.65 = 95.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.32x = 280.65 × 95.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.32x = 26,883.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,883.46/187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.52

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