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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.84, 281.74 and 66.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.84, 281.74 and 66.07 is: 99.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.84 : 281.74 = 66.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.84/281.74 = 66.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.84x = 281.74 × 66.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.84x = 18,614.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,614.56/187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.10

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