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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.78, 283.28 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.78, 283.28 and 102.11 is: 153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.78 : 283.28 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.78/283.28 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.78x = 283.28 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.78x = 28,925.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,925.72/188.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.22

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