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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.16, 280.56 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.16, 280.56 and 90.86 is: 136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.16 : 280.56 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.16/280.56 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.16x = 280.56 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.16x = 25,491.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,491.68/187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.20

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