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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.78, 281.56 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.78, 281.56 and 66.04 is: 99.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.78 : 281.56 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.78/281.56 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.78x = 281.56 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.78x = 18,594.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,594.22/187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.02

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