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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.32, 280.90 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.32, 280.90 and 96.06 is: 144.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.32 : 280.90 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.32/280.90 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.32x = 280.90 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.32x = 26,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,983.25/187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.05

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