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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.92, 282.92 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.92, 282.92 and 123.72 is: 185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.92 : 282.92 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.92/282.92 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.92x = 282.92 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.92x = 35,002.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,002.86/188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.28

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