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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.71, 283.07 and 91.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.71, 283.07 and 91.19 is: 136.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.71 : 283.07 = 91.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.71/283.07 = 91.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.71x = 283.07 × 91.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.71x = 25,813.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,813.15/188.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.79

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