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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.45, 280.77 and 91.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.45, 280.77 and 91.06 is: 136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.45 : 280.77 = 91.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.45/280.77 = 91.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.45x = 280.77 × 91.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.45x = 25,566.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,566.92/187.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.39

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