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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.65, 281.24 and 96.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.65, 281.24 and 96.30 is: 144.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.65 : 281.24 = 96.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.65/281.24 = 96.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.65x = 281.24 × 96.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.65x = 27,083.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,083.41/187.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.33

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