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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.84, 281.90 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.84, 281.90 and 90.37 is: 135.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.84 : 281.90 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.84/281.90 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.84x = 281.90 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.84x = 25,474.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,474.85/187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.62

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