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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.08, 282.13 and 79.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.08, 282.13 and 79.87 is: 119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.08 : 282.13 = 79.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.08/282.13 = 79.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.08x = 282.13 × 79.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.08x = 22,533.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,533.72/188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.81

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