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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.72, 281.70 and 65.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.72, 281.70 and 65.98 is: 99.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.72 : 281.70 = 65.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.72/281.70 = 65.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.72x = 281.70 × 65.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.72x = 18,586.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,586.57/187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.01

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