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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.87, 283.23 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.87, 283.23 and 67.23 is: 100.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.87 : 283.23 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.87/283.23 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.87x = 283.23 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.87x = 19,041.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,041.55/188.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.82

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