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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 259.54 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 259.54 and 110.48 is: 152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 259.54 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/259.54 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 259.54 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 28,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,673.98/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.39

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