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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.14, 280.67 and 90.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.14, 280.67 and 90.93 is: 136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.14 : 280.67 = 90.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.14/280.67 = 90.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.14x = 280.67 × 90.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.14x = 25,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,520.87/187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.37

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