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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.03, 281.34 and 106.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.03, 281.34 and 106.93 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.03 : 281.34 = 106.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.03/281.34 = 106.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.03x = 281.34 × 106.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.03x = 30,084.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,084.04/188.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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