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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.88, 281.71 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.88, 281.71 and 95.23 is: 142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.88 : 281.71 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.88/281.71 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.88x = 281.71 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.88x = 26,826.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,826.30/187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.79

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