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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.53, 281.33 and 65.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.53, 281.33 and 65.81 is: 98.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.53 : 281.33 = 65.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.53/281.33 = 65.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.53x = 281.33 × 65.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.53x = 18,512.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,512.59/187.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.72

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