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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.97, 281.96 and 90.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.97, 281.96 and 90.53 is: 135.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.97 : 281.96 = 90.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.97/281.96 = 90.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.97x = 281.96 × 90.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.97x = 25,523.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,523.98/187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.79

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