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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.81, 281.67 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.81, 281.67 and 90.28 is: 135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.81 : 281.67 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.81/281.67 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.81x = 281.67 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.81x = 25,429.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,429.17/187.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.40

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