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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.95, 283.18 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.95, 283.18 and 102.32 is: 153.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.95 : 283.18 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.95/283.18 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.95x = 283.18 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.95x = 28,973.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,973.31/188.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.34

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