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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.31, 280.73 and 89.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.31, 280.73 and 89.75 is: 134.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.31 : 280.73 = 89.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.31/280.73 = 89.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.31x = 280.73 × 89.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.31x = 25,195.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,195.07/187.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.51

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