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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.11, 259.56 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.11, 259.56 and 114.45 is: 157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.11 : 259.56 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.11/259.56 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.11x = 259.56 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.11x = 29,706.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,706.64/188.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.92

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