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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.58, 281.54 and 96.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.58, 281.54 and 96.34 is: 144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.58 : 281.54 = 96.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.58/281.54 = 96.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.58x = 281.54 × 96.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.58x = 27,123.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,123.56/187.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.60

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