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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.87, 281.82 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.87, 281.82 and 96.54 is: 144.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.87 : 281.82 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.87/281.82 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.87x = 281.82 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.87x = 27,206.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,206.90/187.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.82

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