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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.85, 281.60 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.85, 281.60 and 90.29 is: 135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.85 : 281.60 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.85/281.60 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.85x = 281.60 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.85x = 25,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,425.66/187.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.35

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