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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.32, 281.03 and 65.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.32, 281.03 and 65.59 is: 98.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.32 : 281.03 = 65.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.32/281.03 = 65.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.32x = 281.03 × 65.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.32x = 18,431.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,431.73/187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.40

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