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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.39, 280.66 and 95.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.39, 280.66 and 95.92 is: 143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.39 : 280.66 = 95.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.39/280.66 = 95.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.39x = 280.66 × 95.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.39x = 26,920.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,920.91/187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.66

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