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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.83, 283.25 and 67.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.83, 283.25 and 67.07 is: 100.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.83 : 283.25 = 67.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.83/283.25 = 67.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.83x = 283.25 × 67.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.83x = 18,997.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,997.58/188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.61

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