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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.03, 282.08 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.03, 282.08 and 101.46 is: 152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.03 : 282.08 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.03/282.08 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.03x = 282.08 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.03x = 28,618.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,618.99/188.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.21

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