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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 281.76 and 96.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 281.76 and 96.52 is: 144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 281.76 = 96.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/281.76 = 96.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 281.76 × 96.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 27,195.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,195.48/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.53

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