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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.47, 280.94 and 91.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.47, 280.94 and 91.35 is: 136.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.47 : 280.94 = 91.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.47/280.94 = 91.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.47x = 280.94 × 91.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.47x = 25,663.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,663.41/187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.89

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