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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.06, 282.13 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.06, 282.13 and 101.45 is: 152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.06 : 282.13 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.06/282.13 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.06x = 282.13 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.06x = 28,622.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,622.54/188.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.20

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