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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.07, 259.50 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.07, 259.50 and 113.36 is: 156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.07 : 259.50 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.07/259.50 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.07x = 259.50 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.07x = 29,417.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,417.57/188.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.42

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