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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.83, 283.03 and 91.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.83, 283.03 and 91.36 is: 136.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.83 : 283.03 = 91.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.83/283.03 = 91.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.83x = 283.03 × 91.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.83x = 25,857.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,857.75/188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.94

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