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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.21, 282.17 and 106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.21, 282.17 and 106.94 is: 160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.21 : 282.17 = 106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.21/282.17 = 106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.21x = 282.17 × 106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.21x = 30,174.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,174.12/188.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.33

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