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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.12, 259.73 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.12, 259.73 and 118.20 is: 163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.12 : 259.73 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.12/259.73 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.12x = 259.73 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.12x = 30,700.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,700.38/188.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.20

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