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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.21, 282.14 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.21, 282.14 and 85.44 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.21 : 282.14 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.21/282.14 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.21x = 282.14 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.21x = 24,105.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,105.55/188.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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