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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.22, 279.34 and 90.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.22, 279.34 and 90.10 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.22 : 279.34 = 90.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.22/279.34 = 90.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.22x = 279.34 × 90.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.22x = 25,168.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,168.53/186.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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