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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.36, 281.05 and 65.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.36, 281.05 and 65.64 is: 98.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.36 : 281.05 = 65.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.36/281.05 = 65.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.36x = 281.05 × 65.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.36x = 18,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,449.38/187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.47

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