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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.41, 280.88 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.41, 280.88 and 89.96 is: 134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.41 : 280.88 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.41/280.88 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.41x = 280.88 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.41x = 25,268.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,268.53/187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.83

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