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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.96, 283.37 and 91.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.96, 283.37 and 91.35 is: 136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.96 : 283.37 = 91.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.96/283.37 = 91.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.96x = 283.37 × 91.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.96x = 25,885.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,885.39/188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.99

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