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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.52, 281.27 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.52, 281.27 and 65.75 is: 98.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.52 : 281.27 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.52/281.27 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.52x = 281.27 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.52x = 18,491.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,491.77/187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.61

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