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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.04, 282.18 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.04, 282.18 and 92.04 is: 138.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.04 : 282.18 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.04/282.18 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.04x = 282.18 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.04x = 25,971.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,971.85/188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.12

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