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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.03, 259.43 and 109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.03, 259.43 and 109.32 is: 150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.03 : 259.43 = 109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.03/259.43 = 109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.03x = 259.43 × 109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.03x = 28,360.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,360.34/188.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.83

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