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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.62, 281.43 and 64.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.62, 281.43 and 64.23 is: 96.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.62 : 281.43 = 64.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.62/281.43 = 64.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.62x = 281.43 × 64.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.62x = 18,076.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,076.25/187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.35

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