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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 282 and 85.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 282 and 85.49 is: 128.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 282 = 85.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/282 = 85.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 282 × 85.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 24,106.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,106.77/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.12

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