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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.11, 259.72 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.11, 259.72 and 118.18 is: 163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.11 : 259.72 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.11/259.72 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.11x = 259.72 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.11x = 30,693.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,693.71/188.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.17

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