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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.89, 283.10 and 103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.89, 283.10 and 103.29 is: 154.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.89 : 283.10 = 103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.89/283.10 = 103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.89x = 283.10 × 103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.89x = 29,240.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,240.88/188.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.80

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