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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.92, 283.41 and 102.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.92, 283.41 and 102.25 is: 153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.92 : 283.41 = 102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.92/283.41 = 102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.92x = 283.41 × 102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.92x = 28,978.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,978.16/188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.39

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