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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.36, 280.69 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.36, 280.69 and 95.96 is: 143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.36 : 280.69 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.36/280.69 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.36x = 280.69 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.36x = 26,935.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,935.01/187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.76

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