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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.05, 281.87 and 85.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.05, 281.87 and 85.19 is: 127.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.05 : 281.87 = 85.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.05/281.87 = 85.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.05x = 281.87 × 85.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.05x = 24,012.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,012.51/188.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.69

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