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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.85, 281.54 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.85, 281.54 and 95.18 is: 142.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.85 : 281.54 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.85/281.54 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.85x = 281.54 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.85x = 26,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,795.81/187.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.64

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