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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.44, 281.42 and 96.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.44, 281.42 and 96.20 is: 144.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.44 : 281.42 = 96.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.44/281.42 = 96.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.44x = 281.42 × 96.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.44x = 27,070.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,070.72/187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.42

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