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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.95, 283.45 and 67.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.95, 283.45 and 67.18 is: 100.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.95 : 283.45 = 67.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.95/283.45 = 67.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.95x = 283.45 × 67.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.95x = 19,042.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,042.17/188.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.78

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