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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.51, 283.28 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.51, 283.28 and 101.91 is: 153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.51 : 283.28 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.51/283.28 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.51x = 283.28 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.51x = 28,868.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,868.56/188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.14

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