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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.43, 281.18 and 89.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.43, 281.18 and 89.90 is: 134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.43 : 281.18 = 89.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.43/281.18 = 89.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.43x = 281.18 × 89.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.43x = 25,277.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,277.96/187.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.87

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