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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.55, 281.20 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.55, 281.20 and 89.94 is: 134.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.55 : 281.20 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.55/281.20 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.55x = 281.20 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.55x = 25,289.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,289.85/187.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.84

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