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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.96, 283.35 and 67.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.96, 283.35 and 67.18 is: 100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.96 : 283.35 = 67.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.96/283.35 = 67.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.96x = 283.35 × 67.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.96x = 19,035.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,035.45/188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.74

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