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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.04, 281.79 and 106.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.04, 281.79 and 106.95 is: 160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.04 : 281.79 = 106.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.04/281.79 = 106.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.04x = 281.79 × 106.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.04x = 30,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,137.44/188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.27

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