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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.11, 280.35 and 89.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.11, 280.35 and 89.46 is: 134.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.11 : 280.35 = 89.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.11/280.35 = 89.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.11x = 280.35 × 89.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.11x = 25,080.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,080.11/187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.04

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