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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.55, 281.17 and 94.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.55, 281.17 and 94.95 is: 142.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.55 : 281.17 = 94.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.55/281.17 = 94.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.55x = 281.17 × 94.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.55x = 26,697.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,697.81/187.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.35

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