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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.03, 282.11 and 72.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.03, 282.11 and 72.43 is: 108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.03 : 282.11 = 72.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.03/282.11 = 72.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.03x = 282.11 × 72.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.03x = 20,433.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,433.23/188.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.67

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