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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.38, 280.83 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.38, 280.83 and 96.12 is: 144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.38 : 280.83 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.38/280.83 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.38x = 280.83 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.38x = 26,993.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,993.38/187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.06

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