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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.59, 281.43 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.59, 281.43 and 65.79 is: 98.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.59 : 281.43 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.59/281.43 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.59x = 281.43 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.59x = 18,515.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,515.28/187.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.70

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