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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.20, 280.62 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.20, 280.62 and 89.64 is: 134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.20 : 280.62 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.20/280.62 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.20x = 280.62 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.20x = 25,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,154.78/187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.37

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