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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.52, 280.83 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.52, 280.83 and 96.09 is: 143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.52 : 280.83 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.52/280.83 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.52x = 280.83 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.52x = 26,984.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,984.95/187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.91

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