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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.75, 282.68 and 107.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.75, 282.68 and 107.35 is: 160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.75 : 282.68 = 107.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.75/282.68 = 107.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.75x = 282.68 × 107.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.75x = 30,344.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,344.81/188.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.76

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