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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.09, 259.55 and 105.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.09, 259.55 and 105.19 is: 145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.09 : 259.55 = 105.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.09/259.55 = 105.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.09x = 259.55 × 105.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.09x = 27,302.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,302.06/188.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.15

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