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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.37, 281.05 and 65.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.37, 281.05 and 65.57 is: 98.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.37 : 281.05 = 65.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.37/281.05 = 65.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.37x = 281.05 × 65.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.37x = 18,427.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,427.25/187.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.35

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