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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.70, 283.04 and 86.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.70, 283.04 and 86.10 is: 129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.70 : 283.04 = 86.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.70/283.04 = 86.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.70x = 283.04 × 86.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.70x = 24,369.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,369.74/188.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.15

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