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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.44, 281.12 and 65.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.44, 281.12 and 65.70 is: 98.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.44 : 281.12 = 65.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.44/281.12 = 65.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.44x = 281.12 × 65.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.44x = 18,469.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,469.26/187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.53

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