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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.36, 280.89 and 95.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.36, 280.89 and 95.99 is: 143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.36 : 280.89 = 95.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.36/280.89 = 95.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.36x = 280.89 × 95.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.36x = 26,962.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,962.63/187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.91

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