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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.58, 282.82 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.58, 282.82 and 91.08 is: 136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.58 : 282.82 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.58/282.82 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.58x = 282.82 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.58x = 25,759.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,759.25/188.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.60

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