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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.64, 282.72 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.64, 282.72 and 103.20 is: 154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.64 : 282.72 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.64/282.72 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.64x = 282.72 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.64x = 29,176.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,176.70/188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.67

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