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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.62, 281.31 and 64.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.62, 281.31 and 64.18 is: 96.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.62 : 281.31 = 64.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.62/281.31 = 64.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.62x = 281.31 × 64.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.62x = 18,054.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054.48/187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.23

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