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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.85, 281.82 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.85, 281.82 and 66.12 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.85 : 281.82 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.85/281.82 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.85x = 281.82 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.85x = 18,633.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,633.94/187.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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