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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.81, 283.06 and 67.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.81, 283.06 and 67.15 is: 100.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.81 : 283.06 = 67.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.81/283.06 = 67.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.81x = 283.06 × 67.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.81x = 19,007.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,007.48/188.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.67

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