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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.93, 283.49 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.93, 283.49 and 112.04 is: 168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.93 : 283.49 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.93/283.49 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.93x = 283.49 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.93x = 31,762.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,762.22/188.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.12

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