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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.15, 281.99 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.15, 281.99 and 96.80 is: 145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.15 : 281.99 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.15/281.99 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.15x = 281.99 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.15x = 27,296.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,296.63/188.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.08

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