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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.84, 281.40 and 91.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.84, 281.40 and 91.42 is: 136.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.84 : 281.40 = 91.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.84/281.40 = 91.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.84x = 281.40 × 91.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.84x = 25,725.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,725.59/187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.95

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