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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.11, 281.97 and 85.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.11, 281.97 and 85.42 is: 128.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.11 : 281.97 = 85.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.11/281.97 = 85.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.11x = 281.97 × 85.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.11x = 24,085.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,085.88/188.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.04

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