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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 259.59 and 109.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 259.59 and 109.45 is: 151.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 259.59 = 109.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/259.59 = 109.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 259.59 × 109.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 28,412.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,412.13/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.00

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