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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.12, 259.65 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.12, 259.65 and 114.48 is: 158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.12 : 259.65 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.12/259.65 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.12x = 259.65 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.12x = 29,724.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,724.73/188.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.01

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