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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.72, 282.89 and 66.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.72, 282.89 and 66.91 is: 100.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.72 : 282.89 = 66.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.72/282.89 = 66.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.72x = 282.89 × 66.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.72x = 18,928.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,928.17/188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.30

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