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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188, 281.59 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188, 281.59 and 106.66 is: 159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188 : 281.59 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188/281.59 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188x = 281.59 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188x = 30,034.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,034.39/188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.76

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