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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.91, 283.23 and 86.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.91, 283.23 and 86.13 is: 129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.91 : 283.23 = 86.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.91/283.23 = 86.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.91x = 283.23 × 86.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.91x = 24,395.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,395.02/188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.13

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