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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.81, 281.85 and 91.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.81, 281.85 and 91.69 is: 137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.81 : 281.85 = 91.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.81/281.85 = 91.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.81x = 281.85 × 91.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.81x = 25,841.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,841.78/187.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.60

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