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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.47, 281.10 and 65.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.47, 281.10 and 65.73 is: 98.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.47 : 281.10 = 65.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.47/281.10 = 65.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.47x = 281.10 × 65.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.47x = 18,476.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,476.70/187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.56

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