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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.33, 281.04 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.33, 281.04 and 96.02 is: 144.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.33 : 281.04 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.33/281.04 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.33x = 281.04 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.33x = 26,984.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,984.98/187.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.05

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