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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.15, 282.11 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.15, 282.11 and 90.46 is: 135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.15 : 282.11 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.15/282.11 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.15x = 282.11 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.15x = 25,518.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,518.19/188.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.63

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