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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.72, 282.97 and 102.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.72, 282.97 and 102.03 is: 152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.72 : 282.97 = 102.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.72/282.97 = 102.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.72x = 282.97 × 102.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.72x = 28,871.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,871.43/188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.99

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