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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.17, 259.67 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.17, 259.67 and 105.28 is: 145.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.17 : 259.67 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.17/259.67 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.17x = 259.67 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.17x = 27,338.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,338.06/188.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.28

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