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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.78, 283.15 and 67.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.78, 283.15 and 67.03 is: 100.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.78 : 283.15 = 67.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.78/283.15 = 67.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.78x = 283.15 × 67.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.78x = 18,978.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,978.54/188.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.53

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