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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.22, 282.16 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.22, 282.16 and 90.66 is: 135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.22 : 282.16 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.22/282.16 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.22x = 282.16 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.22x = 25,580.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,580.63/188.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.91

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