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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.99, 283.51 and 67.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.99, 283.51 and 67.25 is: 100.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.99 : 283.51 = 67.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.99/283.51 = 67.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.99x = 283.51 × 67.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.99x = 19,067.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,067.37/188.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.89

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