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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.99, 283.55 and 86.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.99, 283.55 and 86.32 is: 129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.99 : 283.55 = 86.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.99/283.55 = 86.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.99x = 283.55 × 86.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.99x = 24,476.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,476.04/188.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.51

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