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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.11, 282.11 and 72.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.11, 282.11 and 72.55 is: 108.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.11 : 282.11 = 72.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.11/282.11 = 72.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.11x = 282.11 × 72.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.11x = 20,466.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,466.91/188.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.80

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