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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.52, 282.57 and 95.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.52, 282.57 and 95.97 is: 143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.52 : 282.57 = 95.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.52/282.57 = 95.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.52x = 282.57 × 95.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.52x = 27,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,118.24/188.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.85

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