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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.77, 281.47 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.77, 281.47 and 90.13 is: 135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.77 : 281.47 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.77/281.47 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.77x = 281.47 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.77x = 25,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,367.74/187.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.10

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