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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.62, 281.29 and 89.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.62, 281.29 and 89.99 is: 134.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.62 : 281.29 = 89.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.62/281.29 = 89.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.62x = 281.29 × 89.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.62x = 25,313.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,313.29/187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.92

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