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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.92, 283.07 and 107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.92, 283.07 and 107.82 is: 161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.92 : 283.07 = 107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.92/283.07 = 107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.92x = 283.07 × 107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.92x = 30,520.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,520.61/188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.55

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