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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.55, 281.33 and 65.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.55, 281.33 and 65.90 is: 98.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.55 : 281.33 = 65.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.55/281.33 = 65.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.55x = 281.33 × 65.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.55x = 18,537.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,537.91/187.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.85

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