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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.77, 283.16 and 102.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.77, 283.16 and 102.17 is: 153.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.77 : 283.16 = 102.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.77/283.16 = 102.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.77x = 283.16 × 102.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.77x = 28,930.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,930.46/188.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.26

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