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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.76, 282.56 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.76, 282.56 and 107.16 is: 160.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.76 : 282.56 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.76/282.56 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.76x = 282.56 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.76x = 30,279.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,279.13/188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.41

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