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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.72, 283.04 and 73.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.72, 283.04 and 73.16 is: 109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.72 : 283.04 = 73.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.72/283.04 = 73.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.72x = 283.04 × 73.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.72x = 20,707.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,707.21/188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.72

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