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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.09, 282.14 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.09, 282.14 and 85.37 is: 128.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.09 : 282.14 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.09/282.14 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.09x = 282.14 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.09x = 24,086.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,086.89/188.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.06

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