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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.96, 281.84 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.96, 281.84 and 96.64 is: 144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.96 : 281.84 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.96/281.84 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.96x = 281.84 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.96x = 27,237.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,237.02/187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.91

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