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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.52, 281.09 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.52, 281.09 and 89.88 is: 134.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.52 : 281.09 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.52/281.09 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.52x = 281.09 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.52x = 25,263.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,263.81/187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.73

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