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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.38, 280.98 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.38, 280.98 and 96.06 is: 144.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.38 : 280.98 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.38/280.98 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.38x = 280.98 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.38x = 26,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,990.94/187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.04

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