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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.86, 282.29 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.86, 282.29 and 96.62 is: 145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.86 : 282.29 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.86/282.29 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.86x = 282.29 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.86x = 27,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,272.97/187.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.18

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