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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.52, 281.28 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.52, 281.28 and 91.40 is: 137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.52 : 281.28 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.52/281.28 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.52x = 281.28 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.52x = 25,708.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,708.99/187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.10

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