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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.51, 280.83 and 95.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.51, 280.83 and 95.98 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.51 : 280.83 = 95.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.51/280.83 = 95.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.51x = 280.83 × 95.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.51x = 26,954.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,954.06/187.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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