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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.10, 259.56 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.10, 259.56 and 113.49 is: 156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.10 : 259.56 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.10/259.56 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.10x = 259.56 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.10x = 29,457.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,457.46/188.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.61

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