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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.58, 281.55 and 96.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.58, 281.55 and 96.35 is: 144.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.58 : 281.55 = 96.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.58/281.55 = 96.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.58x = 281.55 × 96.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.58x = 27,125.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,125.93/187.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.61

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