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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.08, 281.88 and 105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.08, 281.88 and 105.70 is: 158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.08 : 281.88 = 105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.08/281.88 = 105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.08x = 281.88 × 105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.08x = 29,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,794.72/188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.42

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