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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.06, 259.34 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.06, 259.34 and 135.95 is: 187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.06 : 259.34 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.06/259.34 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.06x = 259.34 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.06x = 35,255.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,255.98/188.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.48

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