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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.32, 282.52 and 85.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.32, 282.52 and 85.61 is: 128.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.32 : 282.52 = 85.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.32/282.52 = 85.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.32x = 282.52 × 85.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.32x = 24,187.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,187.54/188.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.44

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