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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.73, 281.62 and 65.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.73, 281.62 and 65.97 is: 98.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.73 : 281.62 = 65.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.73/281.62 = 65.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.73x = 281.62 × 65.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.73x = 18,578.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,578.47/187.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.96

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