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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.96, 281.97 and 64.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.96, 281.97 and 64.59 is: 96.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.96 : 281.97 = 64.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.96/281.97 = 64.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.96x = 281.97 × 64.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.96x = 18,212.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,212.44/187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.90

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