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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.72, 281.70 and 91.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.72, 281.70 and 91.54 is: 137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.72 : 281.70 = 91.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.72/281.70 = 91.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.72x = 281.70 × 91.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.72x = 25,786.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,786.82/187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.37

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