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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.32, 281.11 and 65.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.32, 281.11 and 65.58 is: 98.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.32 : 281.11 = 65.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.32/281.11 = 65.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.32x = 281.11 × 65.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.32x = 18,435.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,435.73/187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.42

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