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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 259.67 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 259.67 and 113.52 is: 156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 259.67 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/259.67 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 259.67 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 29,477.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,477.17/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.66

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