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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.60, 281.42 and 65.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.60, 281.42 and 65.90 is: 98.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.60 : 281.42 = 65.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.60/281.42 = 65.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.60x = 281.42 × 65.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.60x = 18,545.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,545.58/187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.86

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