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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.07, 282.10 and 91.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.07, 282.10 and 91.81 is: 137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.07 : 282.10 = 91.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.07/282.10 = 91.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.07x = 282.10 × 91.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.07x = 25,899.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,899.60/188.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.71

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