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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188, 281.76 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188, 281.76 and 106.88 is: 160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188 : 281.76 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188/281.76 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188x = 281.76 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188x = 30,114.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,114.51/188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.18

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