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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.58, 281.26 and 64.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.58, 281.26 and 64.14 is: 96.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.58 : 281.26 = 64.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.58/281.26 = 64.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.58x = 281.26 × 64.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.58x = 18,039.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,039.04/187.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.17

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