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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.91, 282.93 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.91, 282.93 and 107.49 is: 160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.91 : 282.93 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.91/282.93 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.91x = 282.93 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.91x = 30,412.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,412.15/188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.99

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