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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.99, 281.02 and 90.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.99, 281.02 and 90.87 is: 136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.99 : 281.02 = 90.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.99/281.02 = 90.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.99x = 281.02 × 90.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.99x = 25,536.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,536.29/186.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.56

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