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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.15, 281.96 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.15, 281.96 and 96.62 is: 144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.15 : 281.96 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.15/281.96 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.15x = 281.96 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.15x = 27,242.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,242.98/188.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.79

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