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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.65, 281.27 and 94.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.65, 281.27 and 94.97 is: 142.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.65 : 281.27 = 94.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.65/281.27 = 94.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.65x = 281.27 × 94.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.65x = 26,713.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,713.15/187.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.36

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