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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.48, 281.21 and 96.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.48, 281.21 and 96.11 is: 144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.48 : 281.21 = 96.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.48/281.21 = 96.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.48x = 281.21 × 96.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.48x = 27,026.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,026.95/187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.16

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