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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.66, 282.74 and 106.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.66, 282.74 and 106.19 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.66 : 282.74 = 106.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.66/282.74 = 106.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.66x = 282.74 × 106.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.66x = 30,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,025.46/188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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