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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.51, 282.89 and 85.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.51, 282.89 and 85.85 is: 128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.51 : 282.89 = 85.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.51/282.89 = 85.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.51x = 282.89 × 85.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.51x = 24,284.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,284.26/188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.83

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