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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.66, 282.90 and 85.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.66, 282.90 and 85.90 is: 128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.66 : 282.90 = 85.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.66/282.90 = 85.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.66x = 282.90 × 85.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.66x = 24,301.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,301.11/188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.81

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