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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.38, 281.14 and 91.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.38, 281.14 and 91.20 is: 136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.38 : 281.14 = 91.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.38/281.14 = 91.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.38x = 281.14 × 91.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.38x = 25,639.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,639.97/187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.83

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