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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.95, 281.98 and 66.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.95, 281.98 and 66.21 is: 99.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.95 : 281.98 = 66.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.95/281.98 = 66.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.95x = 281.98 × 66.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.95x = 18,668.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,668.92/187.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.33

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