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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.42, 281.13 and 65.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.42, 281.13 and 65.69 is: 98.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.42 : 281.13 = 65.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.42/281.13 = 65.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.42x = 281.13 × 65.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.42x = 18,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,467.43/187.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.54

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