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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.19, 280.77 and 89.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.19, 280.77 and 89.72 is: 134.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.19 : 280.77 = 89.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.19/280.77 = 89.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.19x = 280.77 × 89.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.19x = 25,190.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,190.00/187.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.57

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