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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.13, 282.20 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.13, 282.20 and 91.88 is: 137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.13 : 282.20 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.13/282.20 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.13x = 282.20 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.13x = 25,928.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,928.54/188.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.82

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