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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.32, 282.72 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.32, 282.72 and 102.88 is: 154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.32 : 282.72 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.32/282.72 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.32x = 282.72 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.32x = 29,086.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,086.23/188.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.45

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