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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.91, 282.96 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.91, 282.96 and 111.63 is: 167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.91 : 282.96 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.91/282.96 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.91x = 282.96 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.91x = 31,586.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,586.82/188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.21

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