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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.86, 281.80 and 91.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.86, 281.80 and 91.64 is: 137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.86 : 281.80 = 91.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.86/281.80 = 91.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.86x = 281.80 × 91.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.86x = 25,824.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,824.15/187.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.46

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