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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.70, 282.95 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.70, 282.95 and 120.08 is: 180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.70 : 282.95 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.70/282.95 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.70x = 282.95 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.70x = 33,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,974.62/188.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.05

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