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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.84, 281.58 and 96.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.84, 281.58 and 96.49 is: 144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.84 : 281.58 = 96.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.84/281.58 = 96.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.84x = 281.58 × 96.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.84x = 27,169.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,169.64/187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.64

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