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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.12, 281.87 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.12, 281.87 and 96.69 is: 144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.12 : 281.87 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.12/281.87 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.12x = 281.87 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.12x = 27,254.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,254.01/188.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.88

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