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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.34, 281.01 and 65.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.34, 281.01 and 65.61 is: 98.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.34 : 281.01 = 65.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.34/281.01 = 65.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.34x = 281.01 × 65.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.34x = 18,437.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,437.07/187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.42

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