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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.02, 282.25 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.02, 282.25 and 101.52 is: 152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.02 : 282.25 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.02/282.25 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.02x = 282.25 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.02x = 28,654.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,654.15/188.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.40

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