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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.54, 281.24 and 65.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.54, 281.24 and 65.78 is: 98.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.54 : 281.24 = 65.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.54/281.24 = 65.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.54x = 281.24 × 65.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.54x = 18,499.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,499.97/187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.65

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