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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 281.96 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 281.96 and 66.12 is: 99.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 281.96 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/281.96 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 281.96 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 18,643.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,643.20/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.21

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