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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.20, 282.06 and 85.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.20, 282.06 and 85.46 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.20 : 282.06 = 85.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.20/282.06 = 85.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.20x = 282.06 × 85.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.20x = 24,104.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,104.85/188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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