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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.46, 282.59 and 101.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.46, 282.59 and 101.72 is: 152.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.46 : 282.59 = 101.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.46/282.59 = 101.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.46x = 282.59 × 101.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.46x = 28,745.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,745.63/188.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.53

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