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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.14, 282.41 and 107.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.14, 282.41 and 107.14 is: 160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.14 : 282.41 = 107.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.14/282.41 = 107.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.14x = 282.41 × 107.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.14x = 30,257.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,257.41/188.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.82

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