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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.66, 281.28 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.66, 281.28 and 95.05 is: 142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.66 : 281.28 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.66/281.28 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.66x = 281.28 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.66x = 26,735.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,735.66/187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.47

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