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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.24, 282.42 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.24, 282.42 and 85.55 is: 128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.24 : 282.42 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.24/282.42 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.24x = 282.42 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.24x = 24,159.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,159.62/188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.35

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