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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.20, 282.32 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.20, 282.32 and 106.96 is: 160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.20 : 282.32 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.20/282.32 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.20x = 282.32 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.20x = 30,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,196.95/188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.45

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