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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.43, 280.91 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.43, 280.91 and 96.14 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.43 : 280.91 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.43/280.91 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.43x = 280.91 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.43x = 27,006.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,006.69/187.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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