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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.99, 282 and 96.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.99, 282 and 96.76 is: 145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.99 : 282 = 96.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.99/282 = 96.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.99x = 282 × 96.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.99x = 27,286.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,286.32/187.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.15

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