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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.42, 281.15 and 65.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.42, 281.15 and 65.66 is: 98.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.42 : 281.15 = 65.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.42/281.15 = 65.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.42x = 281.15 × 65.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.42x = 18,460.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,460.31/187.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.50

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