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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.79, 281.47 and 65.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.79, 281.47 and 65.99 is: 98.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.79 : 281.47 = 65.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.79/281.47 = 65.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.79x = 281.47 × 65.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.79x = 18,574.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574.21/187.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.91

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