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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.40, 280.92 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.40, 280.92 and 96.08 is: 144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.40 : 280.92 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.40/280.92 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.40x = 280.92 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.40x = 26,990.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,990.79/187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.03

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