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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.15, 281.78 and 110.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.15, 281.78 and 110.93 is: 166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.15 : 281.78 = 110.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.15/281.78 = 110.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.15x = 281.78 × 110.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.15x = 31,257.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,257.30/188.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.13

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