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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.52, 281.07 and 96.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.52, 281.07 and 96.05 is: 143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.52 : 281.07 = 96.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.52/281.07 = 96.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.52x = 281.07 × 96.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.52x = 26,997.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,997.48/187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.98

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