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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.21, 280.94 and 90.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.21, 280.94 and 90.97 is: 136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.21 : 280.94 = 90.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.21/280.94 = 90.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.21x = 280.94 × 90.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.21x = 25,556.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,556.66/187.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.51

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