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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.85, 281.64 and 90.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.85, 281.64 and 90.23 is: 135.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.85 : 281.64 = 90.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.85/281.64 = 90.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.85x = 281.64 × 90.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.85x = 25,412.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,412.89/187.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.28

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