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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.15, 282.06 and 79.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.15, 282.06 and 79.88 is: 119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.15 : 282.06 = 79.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.15/282.06 = 79.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.15x = 282.06 × 79.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.15x = 22,529.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,529.54/188.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.75

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