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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.73, 283.19 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.73, 283.19 and 102.06 is: 153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.73 : 283.19 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.73/283.19 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.73x = 283.19 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.73x = 28,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,900.96/188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.14

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