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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.75, 280.26 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.75, 280.26 and 90.63 is: 136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.75 : 280.26 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.75/280.26 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.75x = 280.26 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.75x = 25,399.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,399.96/186.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.01

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