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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.04, 282.10 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.04, 282.10 and 123.18 is: 184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.04 : 282.10 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.04/282.10 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.04x = 282.10 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.04x = 34,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,749.08/188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.80

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