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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.67, 282.96 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.67, 282.96 and 91.17 is: 136.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.67 : 282.96 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.67/282.96 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.67x = 282.96 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.67x = 25,797.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,797.46/188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.73

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