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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.65, 282.94 and 85.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.65, 282.94 and 85.91 is: 128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.65 : 282.94 = 85.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.65/282.94 = 85.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.65x = 282.94 × 85.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.65x = 24,305.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,305.53/188.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.84

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