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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.45, 281.22 and 65.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.45, 281.22 and 65.73 is: 98.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.45 : 281.22 = 65.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.45/281.22 = 65.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.45x = 281.22 × 65.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.45x = 18,484.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,484.19/187.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.61

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