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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.69, 283.05 and 83.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.69, 283.05 and 83.15 is: 124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.69 : 283.05 = 83.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.69/283.05 = 83.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.69x = 283.05 × 83.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.69x = 23,533.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,533.78/188.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.72

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