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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.65, 281.34 and 65.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.65, 281.34 and 65.84 is: 98.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.65 : 281.34 = 65.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.65/281.34 = 65.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.65x = 281.34 × 65.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.65x = 18,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,522.02/187.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.71

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