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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.03, 259.34 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.03, 259.34 and 132.71 is: 183.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.03 : 259.34 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.03/259.34 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.03x = 259.34 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.03x = 34,415.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,415.05/188.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.03

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