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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.86, 281.66 and 95.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.86, 281.66 and 95.25 is: 142.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.86 : 281.66 = 95.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.86/281.66 = 95.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.86x = 281.66 × 95.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.86x = 26,828.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,828.69/187.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.81

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