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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.39, 281.03 and 65.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.39, 281.03 and 65.63 is: 98.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.39 : 281.03 = 65.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.39/281.03 = 65.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.39x = 281.03 × 65.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.39x = 18,444.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,444.00/187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.43

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