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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.04, 282.05 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.04, 282.05 and 96.69 is: 145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.04 : 282.05 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.04/282.05 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.04x = 282.05 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.04x = 27,270.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,270.93/188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.03

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