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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.28, 280.68 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.28, 280.68 and 90.88 is: 136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.28 : 280.68 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.28/280.68 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.28x = 280.68 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.28x = 25,508.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,508.20/187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.20

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