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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.95, 283.35 and 107.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.95, 283.35 and 107.95 is: 161.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.95 : 283.35 = 107.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.95/283.35 = 107.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.95x = 283.35 × 107.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.95x = 30,585.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,585.68/188.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.88

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