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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.23, 280.94 and 89.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.23, 280.94 and 89.71 is: 134.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.23 : 280.94 = 89.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.23/280.94 = 89.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.23x = 280.94 × 89.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.23x = 25,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,202.25/187.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.61

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