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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 281.92 and 73.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 281.92 and 73.92 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 281.92 = 73.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/281.92 = 73.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 281.92 × 73.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 20,839.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,839.53/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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