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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.91, 281.85 and 90.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.91, 281.85 and 90.45 is: 135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.91 : 281.85 = 90.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.91/281.85 = 90.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.91x = 281.85 × 90.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.91x = 25,493.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,493.33/187.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.67

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