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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.63, 281.48 and 65.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.63, 281.48 and 65.88 is: 98.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.63 : 281.48 = 65.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.63/281.48 = 65.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.63x = 281.48 × 65.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.63x = 18,543.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,543.57/187.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.83

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