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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.69, 283.08 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.69, 283.08 and 107.58 is: 161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.69 : 283.08 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.69/283.08 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.69x = 283.08 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.69x = 30,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,453.75/188.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.40

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