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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.93, 282.99 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.93, 282.99 and 107.58 is: 161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.93 : 282.99 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.93/282.99 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.93x = 282.99 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.93x = 30,443.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,443.94/188.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.14

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