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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.06, 281.88 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.06, 281.88 and 90.42 is: 135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.06 : 281.88 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.06/281.88 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.06x = 281.88 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.06x = 25,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,486.53/188.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.53

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