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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.96, 281.46 and 96.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.96, 281.46 and 96.70 is: 144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.96 : 281.46 = 96.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.96/281.46 = 96.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.96x = 281.46 × 96.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.96x = 27,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,217.18/187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.80

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