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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.79, 281.69 and 66.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.79, 281.69 and 66.05 is: 99.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.79 : 281.69 = 66.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.79/281.69 = 66.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.79x = 281.69 × 66.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.79x = 18,603.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,603.89/187.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.07

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