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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.72, 283.08 and 66.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.72, 283.08 and 66.99 is: 100.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.72 : 283.08 = 66.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.72/283.08 = 66.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.72x = 283.08 × 66.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.72x = 18,963.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,963.53/188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.49

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