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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.12, 280.65 and 89.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.12, 280.65 and 89.62 is: 134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.12 : 280.65 = 89.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.12/280.65 = 89.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.12x = 280.65 × 89.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.12x = 25,151.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,151.85/187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.42

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