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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.82, 281.55 and 96.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.82, 281.55 and 96.65 is: 144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.82 : 281.55 = 96.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.82/281.55 = 96.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.82x = 281.55 × 96.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.82x = 27,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,212.51/187.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.88

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