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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.81, 281.77 and 90.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.81, 281.77 and 90.39 is: 135.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.81 : 281.77 = 90.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.81/281.77 = 90.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.81x = 281.77 × 90.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.81x = 25,469.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,469.19/187.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.61

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