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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.10, 281.65 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.10, 281.65 and 105.62 is: 158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.10 : 281.65 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.10/281.65 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.10x = 281.65 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.10x = 29,747.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,747.87/188.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.15

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