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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.36, 283.05 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.36, 283.05 and 101.76 is: 152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.36 : 283.05 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.36/283.05 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.36x = 283.05 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.36x = 28,802.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,802.11/188.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.91

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