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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.64, 281.56 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.64, 281.56 and 65.96 is: 98.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.64 : 281.56 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.64/281.56 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.64x = 281.56 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.64x = 18,571.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,571.70/187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.98

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