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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.13, 259.59 and 117.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.13, 259.59 and 117.21 is: 161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.13 : 259.59 = 117.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.13/259.59 = 117.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.13x = 259.59 × 117.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.13x = 30,426.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,426.54/188.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.73

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