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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.45, 282.51 and 101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.45, 282.51 and 101.73 is: 152.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.45 : 282.51 = 101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.45/282.51 = 101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.45x = 282.51 × 101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.45x = 28,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,739.74/188.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.51

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