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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.47, 281.04 and 95.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.47, 281.04 and 95.97 is: 143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.47 : 281.04 = 95.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.47/281.04 = 95.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.47x = 281.04 × 95.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.47x = 26,970.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,970.52/187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.86

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