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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.45, 281.14 and 65.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.45, 281.14 and 65.70 is: 98.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.45 : 281.14 = 65.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.45/281.14 = 65.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.45x = 281.14 × 65.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.45x = 18,470.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,470.73/187.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.54

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