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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 281.52 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 281.52 and 115.68 is: 173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 281.52 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/281.52 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 281.52 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 32,566.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,566.23/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.08

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