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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.73, 283.37 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.73, 283.37 and 111.92 is: 168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.73 : 283.37 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.73/283.37 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.73x = 283.37 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.73x = 31,712.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,712.79/188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.03

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