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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.51, 282.83 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.51, 282.83 and 91.04 is: 136.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.51 : 282.83 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.51/282.83 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.51x = 282.83 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.51x = 25,746.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,746.97/188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.59

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