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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.98, 283.25 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.98, 283.25 and 91.46 is: 137.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.98 : 283.25 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.98/283.25 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.98x = 283.25 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.98x = 25,906.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,906.98/188.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.09

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