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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 259.66 and 118.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 259.66 and 118.21 is: 163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 259.66 = 118.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/259.66 = 118.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 259.66 × 118.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 30,694.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,694.41/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.13

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