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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.88, 281.82 and 66.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.88, 281.82 and 66.14 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.88 : 281.82 = 66.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.88/281.82 = 66.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.88x = 281.82 × 66.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.88x = 18,638.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,638.17/187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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