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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.66, 283.12 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.66, 283.12 and 106.32 is: 159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.66 : 283.12 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.66/283.12 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.66x = 283.12 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.66x = 30,101.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,101.32/188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.55

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