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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.17, 280.71 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.17, 280.71 and 90.96 is: 136.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.17 : 280.71 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.17/280.71 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.17x = 280.71 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.17x = 25,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,533.38/187.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.42

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