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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.67, 279.96 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.67, 279.96 and 90.46 is: 135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.67 : 279.96 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.67/279.96 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.67x = 279.96 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.67x = 25,325.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,325.18/186.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.67

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