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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.89, 281.61 and 96.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.89, 281.61 and 96.63 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.89 : 281.61 = 96.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.89/281.61 = 96.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.89x = 281.61 × 96.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.89x = 27,211.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,211.97/187.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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