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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.40, 280.80 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.40, 280.80 and 95.96 is: 143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.40 : 280.80 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.40/280.80 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.40x = 280.80 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.40x = 26,945.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,945.57/187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.79

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